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Whear Family History

Whear Surname Meaning

variant of Ware or perhaps also Wear.

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


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Where is the Whear family from?

You can see how Whear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Whear families living in Cornwall. This was about 61% of all the recorded Whear's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Whear families in 1891.
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What did your Whear 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 Whear. 60% of Whear men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Whear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whear were Plumber and Household 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
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Cicarette Packer
    4%
  • Machinist Cornish Package
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whear 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Whear. 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 348 military records available for the last name Whear. For the veterans among your Whear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whear in 1963 was 84, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whear 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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