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Whesley Family History

Whesley 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: Wheeley, Wesley, Chesley, Hesley, Wherley, Henley, Worsley, Wansley

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Where is the Whesley family from?

You can see how Whesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whesley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whesley family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Whesley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Whesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whesley 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 155 census records available for the last name Whesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whesley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Whesley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whesley. For the veterans among your Whesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whesley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whesley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whesley

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