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Wheelton Family History

Wheelton Surname Meaning

From Wheelton in Leyland parish (Lancs), which is recorded as Whelton about 1200 and Wylton in 1276.

The place-name probably derives from Old English hwēol ‘wheel’.

Additionally, it suggests a connection to a stone circle or something round.

Furthermore, it combines with tūn meaning ‘farmstead’ or ‘estate’.

Thus, Wheelton's name reflects its historical and geographical significance.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wheelton family from?

You can see how Wheelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Wheelton families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wheelton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wheelton families in 1891.
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What did your Wheelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheelton. 35% of Wheelton men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 97% of Wheelton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheelton were Insurance Agent and None.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farmer Retired
    10%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • None
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 795 immigration records available for the last name Wheelton. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wheelton. For the veterans among your Wheelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Wheelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wheelton in 1973 was 49, and 77 in 1998.

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