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Wherle Family History

Wherle 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: Werle, Wherley, Harle, Helle, Herre, Wheeler, Merle, Wheeley, Wheeles

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Where is the Wherle family from?

You can see how Wherle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wherle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wherle families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wherle's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wherle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wherle 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 Wherle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wherle. 60% of Wherle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wherle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wherle were Farmer and Assistant Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Assistant Proprietor
    25%

What Wherle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Wherle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherle 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wherle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Wherle. For the veterans among your Wherle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wherle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wherle in 1967 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherle 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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