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Whor Family History

Whor 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: Thor, Shor, Chon, Cho, Horn, Zhou, Ho, Aho, Thorn, Choe

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Where is the Whor family from?

You can see how Whor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Whor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Whor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Whor. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whor. For the veterans among your Whor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whor

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