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Whorlow Family History

Whorlow Surname Meaning

apparently an altered form of Worley. variant of Warlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whorlow family from?

You can see how Whorlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whorlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Whorlow families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Whorlow's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whorlow families in 1891.
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What did your Whorlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whorlow. 25% of Whorlow men worked as a Fisherman and 89% of Whorlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whorlow were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whorlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorlow 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Whorlow. 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 112 military records available for the last name Whorlow. For the veterans among your Whorlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorlow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whorlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whorlow in 1961 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

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