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Whistance Name Meaning

from Whitestones (NR Yorks) or from some other place describable as or named from Middle English whit ‘white’ + stones ‘stones’. For a corresponding name which is singular in form compare Whitestone .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Whiston, Constance, Whitacre, Whisman, Whisnant, White, Eustace

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Where is the Whistance family from?

You can see how Whistance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistance family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whistance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Whistance families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Whistance's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Whistance families in 1880.
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What did your Whistance ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whistance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistance 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Whistance. 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 123 military records available for the last name Whistance. For the veterans among your Whistance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Whistance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whistance in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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