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Whealler Family History

Whealler 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: Wheller, Heller, Waller, Weller, Wheeler, Haller, Wheatley, Shaller

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Where is the Whealler family from?

You can see how Whealler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whealler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whealler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whealler family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whealler's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whealler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whealler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whealler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whealler. 100% of Whealler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whealler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Whealler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whealler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Whealler. 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 10 military records available for the last name Whealler. For the veterans among your Whealler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whealler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Whealler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whealler in 1973 was 68, and 68 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whealler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whealler 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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