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Whineray Family History

Whineray Surname Meaning

see Whinnerah.

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


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Where is the Whineray family from?

You can see how Whineray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whineray family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whineray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Whineray families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whineray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whineray families in 1891.
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What did your Whineray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whineray. 67% of Whineray 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Retired Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whineray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whineray 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Whineray. 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 24 military records available for the last name Whineray. For the veterans among your Whineray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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