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Whary Family History

Whary Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Wharry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whary family from?

You can see how Whary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Whary families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Whary's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Whary families in 1891.
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What did your Whary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whary. 38% of Whary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whary women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Coal Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Whary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whary 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Whary. 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 275 military records available for the last name Whary. For the veterans among your Whary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whary lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whary in 1961 was 52, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whary 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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