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Whare Family History

Whare 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: Hare, Ware, Khare, Whale, Whary, Weare, Share, Chae, Hale, Clare

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Where is the Whare family from?

You can see how Whare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whare families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whare's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Whare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whare 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 Whare ancestors do for a living?

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

What Whare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whare 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Whare. 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 183 military records available for the last name Whare. For the veterans among your Whare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whare lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Whare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whare in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whare 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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