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Wheelers Family History

Wheelers 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: Wheeler, Wheeles, Wheeless, Wheeley, Cheevers, Wheless, Sheeler

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Where is the Wheelers family from?

You can see how Wheelers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Wheelers families living in Georgia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wheelers's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wheelers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wheelers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheelers. 100% of Wheelers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wheelers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelers 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wheelers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wheelers. For the veterans among your Wheelers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wheelers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wheelers in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelers 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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