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Wheaden Family History

Wheaden 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: Wheadon, Headen, Heiden, Hedden, Heaven, Shedden, Weiden, Wheaton

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Where is the Wheaden family from?

You can see how Wheaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheaden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wheaden families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wheaden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wheaden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheaden 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 210 census records available for the last name Wheaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheaden 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wheaden. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wheaden. For the veterans among your Wheaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheaden lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Wheaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wheaden in 1991 was 76, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheaden 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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