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Wharey Family History

Wharey 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: Whaley, Wharry, Whary, Harvey, Hare, Carey, Haren, Harley, Haney

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Where is the Wharey family from?

You can see how Wharey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wharey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wharey families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wharey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharey 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 162 census records available for the last name Wharey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wharey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wharey. For the veterans among your Wharey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wharey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wharey in 1963 was 56, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wharey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wharey 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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