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Wherland Family History

Wherland 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: Wheeland, Harland, Berland, Wieland, Helland, Worland, Overland

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Where is the Wherland family from?

You can see how Wherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wherland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wherland families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wherland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wherland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Wherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherland 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wherland. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wherland. For the veterans among your Wherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wherland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wherland in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherland 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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