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Wheelous Family History

Wheelous 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: Wheelus, Wheelhouse, Wheeles, Wheelock, Wheeless, Wheelis, Wheeler

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Where is the Wheelous family from?

You can see how Wheelous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelous family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wheelous families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wheelous's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Wheelous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelous 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 Wheelous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheelous. 100% of Wheelous men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wheelous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Wheelous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelous 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 Wheelous. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wheelous. For the veterans among your Wheelous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelous lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wheelous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wheelous in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelous 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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