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Wheals Family History

Wheals Surname Meaning

variant of Wheal with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wheals family from?

You can see how Wheals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheals family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wheals families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Wheals families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wheals's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wheals families in 1891.
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What did your Wheals ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wheals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheals 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wheals. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wheals. For the veterans among your Wheals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheals lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wheals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wheals in 1967 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheals 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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