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Wheelden Family History

Wheelden Surname Meaning

see Wheeldon.

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


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Where is the Wheelden family from?

You can see how Wheelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Wheelden families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wheelden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wheelden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelden 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 Wheelden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wheelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelden 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Wheelden. 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 144 military records available for the last name Wheelden. For the veterans among your Wheelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wheelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wheelden in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelden 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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