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Wheelihan Family History

Wheelihan 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: Whelihan, Wheelan, Wheeldon, Sheehan, Whelan, Relihan, Houlihan

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Where is the Wheelihan family from?

You can see how Wheelihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelihan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheelihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wheelihan families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wheelihan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wheelihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelihan 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 Wheelihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wheelihan. 25% of Wheelihan women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk Office
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Wheelihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Wheelihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelihan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wheelihan. 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 136 military records available for the last name Wheelihan. For the veterans among your Wheelihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelihan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wheelihan in 1971 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelihan 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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