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Wheet Family History

Wheet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wheat.

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


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Where is the Wheet family from?

You can see how Wheet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wheet families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wheet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wheet families in 1891.
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What did your Wheet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheet. 100% of Wheet 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 Wheet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheet 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wheet. 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 297 military records available for the last name Wheet. For the veterans among your Wheet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wheet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wheet in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheet 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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