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Whee Family History

Whee 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: Hee, Rhee, Chee, Wee, Wheet, Ghee, Thee, He, Wei, Chae

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Where is the Whee family from?

You can see how Whee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Whee family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whee's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Whee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whee 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 279 census records available for the last name Whee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whee 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Whee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Whee. For the veterans among your Whee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whee lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Whee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whee in 1975 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whee 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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