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Wharrey Family History

Wharrey 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: Wharry, Harvey, Warren, Harley, Whaley, Harry, Whatley, Charley

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Where is the Wharrey family from?

You can see how Wharrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wharrey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Wharrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wharrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wharrey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharrey 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 159 census records available for the last name Wharrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharrey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wharrey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Wharrey. For the veterans among your Wharrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wharrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wharrey in 1972 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wharrey 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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