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Whellys Family History

Whellys 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: Wells, Wheeles, Chellis, Wheless, Wheelis, Wheelus, Shelly, Wheller

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Where is the Whellys family from?

You can see how Whellys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whellys family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Whellys families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whellys's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whellys families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Whellys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whellys 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 Whellys. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whellys. For the veterans among your Whellys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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