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Whenrey Family History

Whenrey 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: Henry, Henley, Wheeley, Cheney, Whobrey, Henney, Heney, Wherry

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Where is the Whenrey family from?

You can see how Whenrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whenrey family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Whenrey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whenrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenrey 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 Whenrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whenrey. 100% of Whenrey men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Whenrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Whenrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenrey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whenrey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whenrey. For the veterans among your Whenrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenrey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Whenrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whenrey in 1982 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenrey 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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