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Wheelien Family History

Wheelien 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, Wheeley, Wheeldon, Wheeles, Wheelis, Wheelan, Wheeling

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Where is the Wheelien family from?

You can see how Wheelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wheelien families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheelien's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wheelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelien 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 7 census records available for the last name Wheelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wheelien. 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 Wheelien. For the veterans among your Wheelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelien

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