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Wahrley Family History

Wahrley 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: Wehrley, Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley, Wansley, Whaley, Farley

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Where is the Wahrley family from?

You can see how Wahrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahrley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahrley family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wahrley's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Wahrley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahrley 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 19 census records available for the last name Wahrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahrley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wahrley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wahrley. For the veterans among your Wahrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahrley lifespan?

Average Wahrley life expectancy in 1997 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahrley 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.

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