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Whearry Family History

Whearry 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, Wherry, Harry, Sherry, Cherry, Weary, Werry, Hearty, Whary

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Where is the Whearry family from?

You can see how Whearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whearry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whearry families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Whearry's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whearry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whearry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whearry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whearry. 100% of Whearry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whearry women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Whearry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Whearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whearry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whearry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whearry. For the veterans among your Whearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whearry lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Whearry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whearry in 1976 was 78, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whearry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whearry 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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