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Whippler Family History

Whippler 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: Whipple, Hippler, Weppler, Whistler, Wappler, Hipple, Heppler, Wipper

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Where is the Whippler family from?

You can see how Whippler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whippler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whippler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Whippler families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whippler's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Whippler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whippler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whippler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Whippler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whippler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Whippler. 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 135 military records available for the last name Whippler. For the veterans among your Whippler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whippler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Whippler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whippler in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 1996.

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