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Whirledge Family History

Whirledge 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: Whitledge, Arledge, Milledge, Whirley, Rutledge, Hedge, Colledge

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Where is the Whirledge family from?

You can see how Whirledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whirledge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Whirledge families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Whirledge's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Whirledge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirledge 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 Whirledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whirledge. 100% of Whirledge women worked as a Retired.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

What Whirledge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Whirledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirledge 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Whirledge. 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 72 military records available for the last name Whirledge. For the veterans among your Whirledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirledge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whirledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Whirledge in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirledge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirledge 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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