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Wharrie Family History

Wharrie Surname Meaning

reduced form of McWharrie for which see McQuarrie.

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


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Where is the Wharrie family from?

You can see how Wharrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wharrie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Wharrie families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wharrie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wharrie families in 1891.
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What did your Wharrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wharrie. 86% of Wharrie 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wharrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharrie 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Wharrie. 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 95 military records available for the last name Wharrie. For the veterans among your Wharrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wharrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wharrie in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wharrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wharrie 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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