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Whiser Family History

Whiser 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: Weiser, Wiser, Hiser, Whisner, Whisler, Kaiser, White, Peiser, Wise

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Where is the Whiser family from?

You can see how Whiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whiser family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whiser's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Whiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whiser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whiser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Whiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiser 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Whiser. 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 65 military records available for the last name Whiser. For the veterans among your Whiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiser lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Whiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whiser in 1977 was 81, and 96 in 2003.

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