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Wherston Family History

Wherston 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: Whiston, Harston, Wharton, Hurston, Thurston, Whetstone, Whealton

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Where is the Wherston family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wherston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wherston. 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 Wherston. For the veterans among your Wherston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherston 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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