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Wharsky Family History

Wharsky 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: Barsky, Wharry, Whary, Harsey, Shasky, Karsky, Harvey, Harley

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Where is the Wharsky family from?

You can see how Wharsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharsky family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Wharsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Wharsky family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharsky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wharsky families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharsky 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 12 census records available for the last name Wharsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wharsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wharsky. For the veterans among your Wharsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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