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Wherli Family History

Wherli 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: Wherry, Werle, Merli, Sherlin, Wernli, Wheelis, Herl, Wehrli, Wherley

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Where is the Wherli family from?

You can see how Wherli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wherli families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wherli's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wherli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wherli 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 114 census records available for the last name Wherli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherli 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wherli. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wherli. For the veterans among your Wherli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wherli

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