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Wheeker Family History

Wheeker Surname Meaning

see Wicker.

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


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Where is the Wheeker family from?

You can see how Wheeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheeker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheeker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wheeker families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wheeker's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wheeker families in 1891.
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What did your Wheeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheeker. 75% of Wheeker 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
    75%
  • School Teacher
    25%

What Wheeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Wheeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheeker 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wheeker. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wheeker. For the veterans among your Wheeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheeker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wheeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wheeker in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheeker 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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