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Wheete Family History

Wheete 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: Wheet, White, Wheeler, Wheeley, Wheeles, Wheat, Weese, Heese, Heeter

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Where is the Wheete family from?

You can see how Wheete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheete family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wheete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Wheete family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheete's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wheete families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheete 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 111 census records available for the last name Wheete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheete 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wheete. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wheete. For the veterans among your Wheete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheete lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Wheete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wheete in 1965 was 81, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheete 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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