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Wheeller Family History

Wheeller Surname Meaning

see Wheeler.

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


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Where is the Wheeller family from?

You can see how Wheeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wheeller families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wheeller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wheeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheeller 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 Wheeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheeller. 100% of Wheeller 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 Wheeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheeller 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wheeller. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wheeller. For the veterans among your Wheeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheeller lifespan?

Average Wheeller life expectancy in 1971 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheeller 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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