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Wharrier Family History

Wharrier Surname Meaning

see Warrior (2).

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


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Where is the Wharrier family from?

You can see how Wharrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharrier family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Wharrier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Wharrier families living in Northumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wharrier's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wharrier families in 1891.
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What did your Wharrier 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 Wharrier. 100% of Wharrier men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wharrier 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wharrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wharrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharrier 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Wharrier. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wharrier. For the veterans among your Wharrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharrier lifespan?

Average Wharrier life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wharrier 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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