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Wheiland Family History

Wheiland 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: Heiland, Weiland, Wheeland, Wieland, Helland, Hegland, Hetland

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Where is the Wheiland family from?

You can see how Wheiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheiland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wheiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Wheiland families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheiland's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wheiland families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Wheiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheiland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wheiland. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wheiland. For the veterans among your Wheiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheiland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wheiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wheiland in 1965 was 67, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheiland 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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