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Wheelington Family History

Wheelington 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: Wellington, Wallington, Cherrington, Henington, Whittington

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Where is the Wheelington family from?

You can see how Wheelington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wheelington families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wheelington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wheelington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelington 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 Wheelington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wheelington. 40% of Wheelington men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wheelington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheelington were Labor and Mast M Cisary.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Mast M Cisary
    50%

What Wheelington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Wheelington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelington 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wheelington. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wheelington. For the veterans among your Wheelington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wheelington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wheelington in 1963 was 34, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelington 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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