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Wheeldin Family History

Wheeldin 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: Wheeldon, Weldin, Wheelis, Wheelan, Wheeling, Sheldon, Helin, Wheeler

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Where is the Wheeldin family from?

You can see how Wheeldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheeldin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheeldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wheeldin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wheeldin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wheeldin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheeldin 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 Wheeldin ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Wheeldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheeldin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wheeldin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wheeldin. For the veterans among your Wheeldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheeldin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wheeldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wheeldin in 1963 was 76, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheeldin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheeldin 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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