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Whirity Family History

Whirity 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: Whitty, Charity, Whirley, White, Harty, Whitney, Chitty, Verity

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Where is the Whirity family from?

You can see how Whirity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirity family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whirity families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whirity families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirity's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Whirity families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirity surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Whirity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirity 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Whirity. 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 25 military records available for the last name Whirity. For the veterans among your Whirity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirity lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Whirity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whirity in 1983 was 53, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirity 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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