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Wheelaham Family History

Wheelaham 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: Cheetham, Whelihan, Whetham, Wheelan, Wheeland, Wakeham, Wheeler

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Where is the Wheelaham family from?

You can see how Wheelaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelaham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wheelaham family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheelaham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wheelaham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelaham 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 20 census records available for the last name Wheelaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelaham 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 immigration records available for the last name Wheelaham. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wheelaham. For the veterans among your Wheelaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelaham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelaham 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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