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Whertley Family History

Whertley 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: Wheatley, Wheetley, Wherley, Hartley, Wortley, Wheeley, Whelpley

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Where is the Whertley family from?

You can see how Whertley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whertley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whertley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whertley family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whertley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whertley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Whertley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whertley 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Whertley. 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 104 military records available for the last name Whertley. For the veterans among your Whertley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whertley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Whertley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whertley in 1975 was 56, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whertley 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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