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Wheeless Family History

Wheeless Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wheelhouse. Compare Wheless.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wheeless family from?

You can see how Wheeless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheeless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheeless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wheeless families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheeless's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Wheeless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheeless 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 Wheeless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wheeless. 44% of Wheeless men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Wheeless women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheeless were Salesman and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Wheeless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheeless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheeless 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wheeless. 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 860 military records available for the last name Wheeless. For the veterans among your Wheeless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheeless lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wheeless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wheeless in 1947 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheeless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheeless 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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