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Wherry Family History

Wherry Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Lincolnshire): from Middle English weri ‘weary’. Compare Weary.

The name has in some areas especially Eastern England been influenced by Middle English whery ‘wherry rowing barge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wherry family from?

You can see how Wherry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wherry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 117 Wherry families living in Cornwall. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wherry's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wherry families in 1891.
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What did your Wherry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wherry. 33% of Wherry men worked as a Farmer and 71% of Wherry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wherry were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    33%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Clay Labourer
    18%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wherry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wherry. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wherry. For the veterans among your Wherry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wherry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wherry in 1951 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherry 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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