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Wheleny Family History

Wheleny 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: Whaley, Wheeley, Thelen, Whelan, Wholey, Zeleny, Wheless, Sheley

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Where is the Wheleny family from?

You can see how Wheleny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheleny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wheleny family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheleny's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wheleny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wheleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheleny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wheleny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wheleny. For the veterans among your Wheleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheleny lifespan?

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