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Whistle Family History

Whistle Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English whistle ‘whistle’. Compare Whistler .

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


Similar surnames: Whistler, Thistle, Whittle, White, Whiston, Whipple, Wintle, Whitley

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Where is the Whistle family from?

You can see how Whistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whistle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Whistle families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whistle's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Whistle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whistle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whistle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whistle. 45% of Whistle 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
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistle 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Whistle. 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 945 military records available for the last name Whistle. For the veterans among your Whistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whistle in 1964 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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