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Whisenhunt Family History

Whisenhunt Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss French Visinand (see Whisenant ).

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


Similar surnames: Whisenand, Whisnant, Whisonant, Whisenant, Eisenhuth, Whitenton

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Where is the Whisenhunt family from?

You can see how Whisenhunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisenhunt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisenhunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Whisenhunt families living in Georgia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Whisenhunt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Whisenhunt families in 1840.
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What did your Whisenhunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisenhunt. 28% of Whisenhunt men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Whisenhunt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisenhunt were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whisenhunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisenhunt 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Whisenhunt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whisenhunt. For the veterans among your Whisenhunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisenhunt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Whisenhunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whisenhunt in 1947 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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