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Whieldon Family History

Whieldon Surname Meaning

see Wheeldon.

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


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Where is the Whieldon family from?

You can see how Whieldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whieldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whieldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Whieldon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Whieldon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Whieldon families in 1891.
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What did your Whieldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whieldon. 38% of Whieldon men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Whieldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whieldon were Building Stone Quarryman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Building Stone Quarryman Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whieldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whieldon 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Whieldon. 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 212 military records available for the last name Whieldon. For the veterans among your Whieldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whieldon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whieldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Whieldon in 1967 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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