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Wychorley Family History

Wychorley 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: Chorley, Whorley, Thorley, Worley, Corley, Charley, Mcsorley

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Where is the Wychorley family from?

You can see how Wychorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wychorley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wychorley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wychorley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wychorley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wychorley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wychorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wychorley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wychorley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wychorley. For the veterans among your Wychorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wychorley lifespan?

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