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Whirtley Family History

Whirtley 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: Whitley, Whittley, Whirley, Hartley, Whitney, Wortley, Whatley

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Where is the Whirtley family from?

You can see how Whirtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirtley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whirtley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirtley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whirtley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirtley 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 45 census records available for the last name Whirtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirtley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whirtley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Whirtley. For the veterans among your Whirtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirtley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whirtley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whirtley in 1967 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirtley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirtley 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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