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Whirley Family History

Whirley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whorley.

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


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Where is the Whirley family from?

You can see how Whirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whirley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Whirley families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whirley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whirley families in 1911.
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What did your Whirley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whirley. 39% of Whirley men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Whirley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whirley were Labor and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Whirley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirley 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Whirley. 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 500 military records available for the last name Whirley. For the veterans among your Whirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whirley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whirley in 1958 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirley 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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