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Wehile Family History

Wehile 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: Wehle, Wehrle, Mehle, White, Weddle, Weide, Jehle, Weil, Welle

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Where is the Wehile family from?

You can see how Wehile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehile family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wehile family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wehile's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wehile families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wehile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehile 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wehile. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wehile. For the veterans among your Wehile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehile lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehile 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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