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Wheately Family History

Wheately 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: Wheatley, Whitely, Whaley, Heaney, Healey, Wheeley, Healy, Weatherly

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Where is the Wheately family from?

You can see how Wheately families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheately family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wheately families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wheately families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wheately's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wheately families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheately 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 Wheately ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheately. 100% of Wheately 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Wheately. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheately 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wheately. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wheately. For the veterans among your Wheately ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheately lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wheately life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wheately in 1975 was 75, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheately 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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