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Wheawill Family History

Wheawill 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: Hamill, Whitwell, Whitmill, Theall, Havill, Weavil, Shemwell, Hewell

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Where is the Wheawill family from?

You can see how Wheawill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheawill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheawill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Wheawill families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wheawill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wheawill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheawill 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 Wheawill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheawill. 100% of Wheawill 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 Wheawill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Wheawill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheawill 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wheawill. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wheawill. For the veterans among your Wheawill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheawill lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Wheawill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wheawill in 1983 was 68, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheawill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheawill 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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