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Whirry Family History

Whirry 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, Whitby, Sherry, Whinery, Cherry, Whitty

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Where is the Whirry family from?

You can see how Whirry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whirry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whirry family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whirry's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Whirry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirry 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 Whirry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whirry. 43% of Whirry 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Whirry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Whirry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirry 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whirry. 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 41 military records available for the last name Whirry. For the veterans among your Whirry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Whirry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whirry in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirry 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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