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Wheelis Family History

Wheelis Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wheelhouse.

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


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Where is the Wheelis family from?

You can see how Wheelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wheelis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wheelis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wheelis families in 1891.
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What did your Wheelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheelis. 100% of Wheelis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelis 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wheelis. 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 883 military records available for the last name Wheelis. For the veterans among your Wheelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wheelis in 1946 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelis 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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