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Wharry Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Guaire (see McQuarrie Quarry ). In Ireland this surname is found mainly in County Antrim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Quarry, Whary, Sherry, Hardy, Sharry, Harty, Scarry, Garry, Barry

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Where is the Wharry family from?

You can see how Wharry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wharry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Wharry families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wharry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wharry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wharry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wharry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wharry. 72% of Wharry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wharry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharry 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Wharry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 515 military records available for the last name Wharry. For the veterans among your Wharry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wharry lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wharry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wharry in 1952 was 41, and 45 in 2004.

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