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Wharmby Family History

Wharmby Surname Meaning

The variant of the WR Yorks name Quarmby is noted in the Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames. It highlights surnames and their historical significance within the region.

Examples include John Whernby from 1532 in Newark, Notts, along with Bryan Warmeby recorded in the 1595 Kirkburton parish registers (WR Yorks). These names represent the diversity of surnames found in the area.

Additionally, there is a mention of Roberti Wharmby from 1677 in Farnworth and Quarmby from 1795 in the IGI, specifically referencing Deane by Bolton, Lancs.

The evolution of these surnames reflects the historical context and geographical connections of the families involved.

Overall, the documentation of such surnames offers valuable insight into the lineage and heritage of individuals from the Yorks region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wharmby family from?

You can see how Wharmby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharmby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wharmby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 310 Wharmby families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wharmby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wharmby families in 1891.
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What did your Wharmby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wharmby. 25% of Wharmby men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Wharmby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wharmby were Motor Driver and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Electrical Engineer
    11%
  • Fitters Labourer
    11%
  • Motor Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wharmby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharmby 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Wharmby. 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 502 military records available for the last name Wharmby. For the veterans among your Wharmby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharmby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Wharmby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wharmby in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2002.

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