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Wheles Family History

Wheles 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: Wheeles, Whiles, Wheless, Hees, Whaley, Wiles, Wheeler, Wells

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Where is the Wheles family from?

You can see how Wheles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheles families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wheles families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheles's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wheles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheles 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 Wheles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheles. 100% of Wheles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Wheles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wheles. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wheles. For the veterans among your Wheles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheles lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Wheles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wheles in 1973 was 35, and 32 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheles 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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