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Whirle Family History

Whirle 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: Whirley, White, Harle, Hille, Whipple, Wire, Weible, Shire, Shirley

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Where is the Whirle family from?

You can see how Whirle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whirle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Whirle family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirle's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Whirle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whirle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whirle. 50% of Whirle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whirle women worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Mason
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Whirle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Whirle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whirle. 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 Whirle. For the veterans among your Whirle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Whirle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Whirle in 1965 was 66, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirle 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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