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Wherren Family History

Wherren Name 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: Herren, Warren, Herre, Herran, Herron, Sherrin, Gerren, Herrin

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Where is the Wherren family from?

You can see how Wherren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherren family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wherren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wherren families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Wherren's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wherren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wherren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wherren ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wherren ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Wherren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherren 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 Wherren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Wherren. For the veterans among your Wherren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherren lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wherren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wherren in 1971 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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