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Wealthy Family History

Wealthy Surname Meaning

Most probably an altered form of Walthew. Possibly from Middle English welthi ‘rich wealthy’; however no Middle English surname forms have been found to support this possible origin.

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


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Where is the Wealthy family from?

You can see how Wealthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wealthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wealthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wealthy families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wealthy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wealthy families in 1891.
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What did your Wealthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wealthy. 100% of Wealthy men worked as a Grocer Master and 88% of Wealthy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%

What Wealthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wealthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wealthy 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Wealthy. 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 194 military records available for the last name Wealthy. For the veterans among your Wealthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wealthy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wealthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wealthy in 1969 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wealthy 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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