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Wharmley Family History

Wharmley 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: Hartley, Harley, Whaley, Wormley, Whatley, Charley, Charnley, Parmley

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Where is the Wharmley family from?

You can see how Wharmley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharmley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wharmley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharmley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wharmley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharmley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wharmley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wharmley. 100% of Wharmley men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Wharmley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wharmley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Wharmley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharmley 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 Wharmley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wharmley. For the veterans among your Wharmley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharmley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wharmley

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