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Wheetman Family History

Wheetman 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: Hetman, Whitman, Westman, Weitman, Wertman, Weltman, Weeman, Heitman

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Where is the Wheetman family from?

You can see how Wheetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheetman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wheetman families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wheetman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheetman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wheetman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheetman 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 Wheetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheetman. 100% of Wheetman 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%

What Wheetman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wheetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheetman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wheetman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wheetman. For the veterans among your Wheetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheetman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Wheetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wheetman in 1970 was 66, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheetman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheetman 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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