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Whorton Family History

Whorton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Horton (if originating from southern England)

or a variant of Wharton or Worton (if originating from northern England).

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


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Where is the Whorton family from?

You can see how Whorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whorton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Whorton families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Whorton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whorton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whorton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whorton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whorton. 27% of Whorton men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Whorton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whorton were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Whorton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Whorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whorton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Whorton. For the veterans among your Whorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Whorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whorton in 1949 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whorton 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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