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Wheatstone Family History

Wheatstone Surname Meaning

From Whetstone (Leics) or perhaps Wheatstone in Codsall (Staffs) both named with Old English hwet-stān ‘whetstone’. From Middle English whet-ston ‘whetstone’.

It may sometimes allude to the whetstone serving as a token of falseness hung about the neck of a convicted liar.

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


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Where is the Wheatstone family from?

You can see how Wheatstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheatstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheatstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wheatstone families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wheatstone's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wheatstone families in 1891.
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What did your Wheatstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tinplate Works Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheatstone. 100% of Wheatstone men worked as a Tinplate Works Manager and 84% of Wheatstone 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tinplate Works Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

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There are 987 census records available for the last name Wheatstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheatstone 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wheatstone. 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 108 military records available for the last name Wheatstone. For the veterans among your Wheatstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheatstone lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Wheatstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wheatstone in 1973 was 81, and 78 in 1979.

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