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Whinery Family History

Whinery Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Whinneray in Gosforth (Cumberland). The etymology of the placename is uncertain but might derive from Middle English whin ‘whin gorse’ (Old Norse hvin) + wra(y) ‘nook or corner of land’ (Old Norse vrá).

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


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Where is the Whinery family from?

You can see how Whinery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whinery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Whinery families living in Leicestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Whinery's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whinery families in 1891.
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What did your Whinery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whinery. 55% of Whinery 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
    55%
  • Household Duties
    28%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whinery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinery 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Whinery. 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 972 military records available for the last name Whinery. For the veterans among your Whinery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinery lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Whinery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whinery in 1950 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinery 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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