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Wheway Family History

Wheway Surname Meaning

see Whewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wheway family from?

You can see how Wheway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wheway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Wheway families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wheway's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wheway families in 1891.
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What did your Wheway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheway. 72% of Wheway men worked as a Railway Clerk and 88% of Wheway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheway were Business Director C and Household 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

  • Railway Clerk
    72%
  • Business Director C
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheway 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Wheway. 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 217 military records available for the last name Wheway. For the veterans among your Wheway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wheway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wheway in 1969 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheway 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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