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Whistenant Family History

Whistenant Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whisenant, Whisonant, Whisenand, Whisnant, Whitenack, Whiteman

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Where is the Whistenant family from?

You can see how Whistenant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistenant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whistenant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whistenant families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whistenant's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Whistenant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Whistenant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistenant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Whistenant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Whistenant. For the veterans among your Whistenant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistenant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Whistenant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Whistenant in 1965 was 64, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whistenant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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