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Whorrod Family History

Whorrod 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: Norrod, Harrod, Sherrod, Whorton, Herrod, Herod, Hood, Wharton

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Where is the Whorrod family from?

You can see how Whorrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorrod family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whorrod families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whorrod's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Whorrod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whorrod 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 Whorrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whorrod. 100% of Whorrod 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Whorrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorrod 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whorrod. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whorrod. For the veterans among your Whorrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorrod lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whorrod 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whorrod

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