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Wheary Family History

Wheary 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: Weary, Wherry, Whary, Heary, Henry, Hearn, Geary, Wear, Sherry, Healy

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Where is the Wheary family from?

You can see how Wheary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wheary families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wheary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheary 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 Wheary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheary. 57% of Wheary men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Crane Operator
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

What Wheary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Wheary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheary 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wheary. 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 261 military records available for the last name Wheary. For the veterans among your Wheary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wheary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wheary in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheary 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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