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Wholey Family History

Wholey Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Howley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wholey family from?

You can see how Wholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wholey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Wholey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wholey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wholey families in 1891.
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What did your Wholey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (h W ) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wholey. 50% of Wholey men worked as a General Labourer (h W ) and 89% of Wholey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wholey were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer (h W )
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholey 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Wholey. 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 570 military records available for the last name Wholey. For the veterans among your Wholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wholey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wholey in 1960 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholey 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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