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Wherne Family History

Wherne 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: Cherne, Aherne, Herne, Werne, Herre, Cerne, Henne, Ahern, Chene

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Where is the Wherne family from?

You can see how Wherne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wherne families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wherne family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wherne's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wherne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wherne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wherne. 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 military records available for the last name Wherne. For the veterans among your Wherne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wherne

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