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Wheetley Family History

Wheetley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Wheatley. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Wheetley family from?

You can see how Wheetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheetley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheetley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Wheetley families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wheetley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wheetley families in 1891.
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What did your Wheetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheetley. 84% of Wheetley 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
    84%
  • Household Duties
    17%

What Wheetley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheetley 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wheetley. 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 212 military records available for the last name Wheetley. For the veterans among your Wheetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheetley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wheetley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wheetley in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheetley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheetley 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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