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Wevley Family History

Wevley 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: Wesley, Webley, Wegley, Werley, Henley, Weller, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Wevley family from?

You can see how Wevley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wevley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wevley families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wevley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wevley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wevley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wevley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wevley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wevley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wevley. For the veterans among your Wevley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wevley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Wevley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wevley in 1970 was 50, and 52 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wevley 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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