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Whistleman Family History

Whistleman 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: Whiteman, Whistler, Whitman, Wiseman, Wileman, Castleman, Gittleman

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Where is the Whistleman family from?

You can see how Whistleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whistleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whistleman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Whistleman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Whistleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whistleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whistleman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Whistleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistleman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Whistleman. 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 43 military records available for the last name Whistleman. For the veterans among your Whistleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistleman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Whistleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whistleman in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

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