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Wheatman Family History

Wheatman Surname Meaning

see Weetman. see Waithman.

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


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Where is the Wheatman family from?

You can see how Wheatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheatman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Wheatman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wheatman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wheatman families in 1891.
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What did your Wheatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheatman. 50% of Wheatman men worked as a Postman and 83% of Wheatman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheatman were Mining Student (birmingham) and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    50%
  • Mining Student (birmingham)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wheatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheatman 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Wheatman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Wheatman. For the veterans among your Wheatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheatman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wheatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wheatman in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheatman 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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