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Whareham Family History

Whareham 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: Wareham, Wakeham, Harpham, Markham, Barham, Worsham, Farnham, Chatham

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Where is the Whareham family from?

You can see how Whareham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whareham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whareham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whareham families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Whareham's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Whareham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Whareham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whareham 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whareham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Whareham. For the veterans among your Whareham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whareham lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Whareham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whareham in 1989 was 66, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whareham 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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