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Wheece Family History

Wheece 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: Wheeler, Wheeley, Wheeles, Weese, Fleece, Heese, Leece, Meece, Weech

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Where is the Wheece family from?

You can see how Wheece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheece family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Wheece family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheece's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Wheece families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheece surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wheece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheece 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wheece. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wheece. For the veterans among your Wheece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheece lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1978, in the United States, Wheece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wheece in 1959 was 45, and 58 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheece 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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