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Whortenbury Family History

Whortenbury 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: Hockenbury, Whittenburg, Thornbury, Waterbury, Fortenberry

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Where is the Whortenbury family from?

You can see how Whortenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whortenbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whortenbury family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Whortenbury's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Whortenbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whortenbury 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 51 census records available for the last name Whortenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whortenbury 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whortenbury. 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 33 military records available for the last name Whortenbury. For the veterans among your Whortenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whortenbury lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Whortenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whortenbury in 1965 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whortenbury 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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