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Wherton Family History

Wherton Surname Meaning

see Wharton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wherton family from?

You can see how Wherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wherton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Wherton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wherton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wherton families in 1891.
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What did your Wherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wherton. 100% of Wherton men worked as an Iron Moulder and 100% of Wherton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Wherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherton 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Wherton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wherton. For the veterans among your Wherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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