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Whomans Family History

Whomans 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: Homans, Thomas, Homan, Omans, Homann, Romans, Hogans, Thoman, Thomann

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Where is the Whomans family from?

You can see how Whomans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whomans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whomans families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Whomans families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whomans's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whomans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Whomans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whomans 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 Whomans. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whomans. For the veterans among your Whomans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whomans lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Whomans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whomans in 1975 was 56, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whomans 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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