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Wheery Family History

Wheery 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: Heery, Wherry, Henry, Sheehy, Seery, Beery, Wheeley, Sherry, Whinery

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Where is the Wheery family from?

You can see how Wheery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wheery families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wheery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wheery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wheery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheery 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wheery. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wheery. For the veterans among your Wheery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheery 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheery

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