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Whrle Family History

Whrle 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: Whale, Ehrle, Werle, Wehrle, Hale, White, Hole, Harle, Whaley, Wagle

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Where is the Whrle family from?

You can see how Whrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whrle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Whrle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whrle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whrle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Whrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whrle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whrle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whrle. For the veterans among your Whrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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