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Whartnaby Family History

Whartnaby 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: Barnaby, Hartney, Hartley, Hornby, Wharton, Harty, Whitney, Harnage

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Where is the Whartnaby family from?

You can see how Whartnaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whartnaby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whartnaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whartnaby family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whartnaby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whartnaby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whartnaby 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 261 census records available for the last name Whartnaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whartnaby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whartnaby. 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 119 military records available for the last name Whartnaby. For the veterans among your Whartnaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whartnaby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Whartnaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whartnaby in 1965 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whartnaby 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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