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Wharrad Family History

Wharrad Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Worwood as suggested by Thomas Worwood 1753.James Warrad 1869 in IGI (Birmingham Warwicks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wharrad family from?

You can see how Wharrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharrad family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Wharrad families living in Worcestershire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wharrad's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wharrad families in 1891.
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What did your Wharrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wharrad. 87% of Wharrad 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    14%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Wharrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharrad 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wharrad. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wharrad. For the veterans among your Wharrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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