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Wherley Name Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Worley . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Whirley, Sherley, Whorley, Wheller, Wheeley, Herley, Akerley, Byerley

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Where is the Wherley family from?

You can see how Wherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wherley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wherley family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wherley's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Wherley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wherley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wherley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wherley. 21% of Wherley men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Wherley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wherley were Farm Labor and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherley 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Wherley. 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 654 military records available for the last name Wherley. For the veterans among your Wherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wherley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wherley in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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