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Wharldale Family History

Wharldale 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: Wardle, Haldane, Hardage, Wallace, Harland, Harle, Halle, Harnage

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Where is the Wharldale family from?

You can see how Wharldale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharldale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wharldale family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharldale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wharldale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wharldale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharldale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wharldale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wharldale. For the veterans among your Wharldale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharldale lifespan?

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