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Whenner Family History

Whenner Surname 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: Henner, Wenner, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Brenner, Wheeler

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Where is the Whenner family from?

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

There are 69 census records available for the last name Whenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whenner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Whenner. For the veterans among your Whenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenner lifespan?

Average Whenner life expectancy in 1962 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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