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Whistle Family History

Whistle Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English whistle ‘whistle’. Compare Whistler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whistle family from?

You can see how Whistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whistle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Whistle families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Whistle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whistle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whistle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whistle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Operative Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whistle. 50% of Whistle men worked as an Operative Cotton Spinner and 84% of Whistle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whistle were Wood Machinist and Button Hole Hand.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Operative Cotton Spinner
    50%
  • Wood Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Button Hole Hand
    17%

What Whistle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistle 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Whistle. 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 945 military records available for the last name Whistle. For the veterans among your Whistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whistle in 1964 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whistle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whistle 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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