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Whoherry Family History

Whoherry 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: Wherry, Mcsherry, Sherry, Whinery, Cherry, Cloherty, Whobrey, Hohertz

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Where is the Whoherry family from?

You can see how Whoherry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whoherry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whoherry families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Whoherry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Whoherry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whoherry 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 2 census records available for the last name Whoherry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whoherry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whoherry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whoherry. For the veterans among your Whoherry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whoherry 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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