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Wheavil Family History

Wheavil 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: Weavil, Heavin, Weaver, Havel, Weil, Theil, Chevis, Khalil, Heaven

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Where is the Wheavil family from?

You can see how Wheavil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheavil family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wheavil families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheavil's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wheavil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheavil 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 Wheavil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheavil. 100% of Wheavil 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wheavil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wheavil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheavil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wheavil. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wheavil. For the veterans among your Wheavil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheavil lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheavil

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