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Whiman Family History

Whiman Name 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: Whitman, Wiman, Whyman, Weiman, Whisman, Shima, Warman, Leiman, Human

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Where is the Whiman family from?

You can see how Whiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Whiman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whiman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whiman. 100% of Whiman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Whiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whiman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Whiman. For the veterans among your Whiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Whiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Whiman in 1980 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

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