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Whenery Family History

Whenery 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: Whinery, Chenery, Henery, Henry, Hendry, Cheney, Mcenery, Heery

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Where is the Whenery family from?

You can see how Whenery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whenery families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Whenery family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whenery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whenery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Whenery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenery 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whenery. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whenery. For the veterans among your Whenery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenery 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whenery

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