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Wharnsby Family History

Wharnsby 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: Hornsby, Hornby, Barnaby, Warns, Charnley, Charney, Thursby, Harney

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Where is the Wharnsby family from?

You can see how Wharnsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharnsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wharnsby family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharnsby's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wharnsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharnsby 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 Wharnsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wharnsby. 100% of Wharnsby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wharnsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharnsby 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wharnsby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wharnsby. For the veterans among your Wharnsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharnsby lifespan?

Average Wharnsby life expectancy in 1972 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wharnsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wharnsby 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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