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Wheelin Family History

Wheelin 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: Wheelis, Wheelan, Wheeling, Helin, Wheeler, Wheeley, Wheeldon

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Where is the Wheelin family from?

You can see how Wheelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wheelin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheelin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wheelin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelin 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 Wheelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheelin. 72% of Wheelin men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Wheelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Wheelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wheelin. 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 232 military records available for the last name Wheelin. For the veterans among your Wheelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wheelin in 1962 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelin 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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