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Whisanant Family History

Whisanant 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: Whisenant, Whisonant, Whisnant, Whisenand, Waisanen, Hinnant, Winant

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Where is the Whisanant family from?

You can see how Whisanant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisanant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whisanant families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Whisanant's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Whisanant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisanant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whisanant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Whisanant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisanant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whisanant. 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 9 military records available for the last name Whisanant. For the veterans among your Whisanant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisanant lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Whisanant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whisanant in 1996 was 80, and 17 in 2004.

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