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Whirty Family History

Whirty 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: Whitty, White, Harty, Chitty, Wirth, Whitby, Witty, Shirts, Wirta

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Where is the Whirty family from?

You can see how Whirty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whirty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Whirty families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whirty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirty 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 Whirty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whirty. 100% of Whirty women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Whirty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirty 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 Whirty. 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 100 military records available for the last name Whirty. For the veterans among your Whirty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whirty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whirty in 1963 was 61, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirty 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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