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Wheelan Family History

Wheelan Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary): variant of Whelan.

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


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Where is the Wheelan family from?

You can see how Wheelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Wheelan families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wheelan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wheelan families in 1891.
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What did your Wheelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheelan. 100% of Wheelan men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Wheelan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wheelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wheelan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wheelan. For the veterans among your Wheelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wheelan in 1940 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelan 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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