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Wheakey Family History

Wheakey 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: Whaley, Heaney, Healey, Wheeley, Wheatley, Whipkey, Breakey, Heavey

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Where is the Wheakey family from?

You can see how Wheakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheakey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wheakey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Wheakey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wheakey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheakey 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 66 census records available for the last name Wheakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheakey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wheakey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wheakey. For the veterans among your Wheakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheakey 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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