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Whell Family History

Whell 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: Hell, Well, Shell, Thell, Whall, Bell, Wall, Helm, Hill, Hall

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Where is the Whell family from?

You can see how Whell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Whell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Whell families living in Cornwall. This was about 76% of all the recorded Whell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Whell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whell 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 Whell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whell. 100% of Whell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Whell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whell 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Whell. 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 167 military records available for the last name Whell. For the veterans among your Whell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Whell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whell in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whell 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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