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Whisnant Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss French Visinand (see Whisenant ).

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


Similar surnames: Whisonant, Whisenant, Whisenand, Whisenhunt, Hinnant, Weismann

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Where is the Whisnant family from?

You can see how Whisnant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisnant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisnant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Whisnant families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisnant's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Whisnant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisnant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whisnant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisnant. 39% of Whisnant men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Whisnant women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisnant were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whisnant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisnant 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Whisnant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whisnant. For the veterans among your Whisnant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisnant lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Whisnant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whisnant in 1944 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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