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Wheatall Family History

Wheatall 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: Westall, Whittall, Wheatley, Wheat, Hatala, Wheaton, Theall, Shortall

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Where is the Wheatall family from?

You can see how Wheatall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheatall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheatall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wheatall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheatall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wheatall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheatall 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 Wheatall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheatall. 100% of Wheatall women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wheatall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheatall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wheatall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wheatall. For the veterans among your Wheatall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheatall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Wheatall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wheatall in 1972 was 81, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheatall 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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