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Whistler Family History

Whistler Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English whistlere ‘piper flute player’ an agent derivative of Middle English whistle (Old English hwistle of imitative origin)

hence an occupational name for a player on a pipe or flute.

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


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Where is the Whistler family from?

You can see how Whistler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whistler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Whistler families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Whistler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whistler families in 1891.
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What did your Whistler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whistler. 56% of Whistler men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Whistler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whistler were Waiter and Cake Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Agricultural Worker
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cake Maker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Whistler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whistler. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Whistler. For the veterans among your Whistler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Whistler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whistler in 1955 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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