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Whervay Family History

Whervay 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, Wherley, Hervey, Harvey, Horvat, Sherman, Cherian, Herman

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Where is the Whervay family from?

You can see how Whervay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whervay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whervay families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Whervay's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Whervay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Whervay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whervay 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 immigration records available for the last name Whervay. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whervay. For the veterans among your Whervay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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