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Whorter Family History

Whorter 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: Horter, Shorter, Porter, Horner, Holter, Thorner, Hoster, Horger

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Where is the Whorter family from?

You can see how Whorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whorter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whorter family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whorter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whorter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whorter 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Whorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorter 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Whorter. 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 759 military records available for the last name Whorter. For the veterans among your Whorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Whorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whorter in 1973 was 64, and 72 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whorter 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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