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Wheliss Family History

Wheliss 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: Wheless, Weiss, Heiss, Chelius, Wheeless, Theiss, Wheelis, Melis

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Where is the Wheliss family from?

You can see how Wheliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheliss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wheliss families living in Georgia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wheliss's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wheliss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheliss 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 71 census records available for the last name Wheliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheliss 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 Wheliss. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wheliss. For the veterans among your Wheliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheliss lifespan?

Average Wheliss life expectancy in 1974 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheliss 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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