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Wihley Family History

Wihley 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: Willey, Wigley, Wiley, Wisley, Pilley, Ridley, Whaley, Sibley, Cilley

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Where is the Wihley family from?

You can see how Wihley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wihley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wihley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wihley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wihley 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 37 census records available for the last name Wihley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wihley. 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 Wihley. For the veterans among your Wihley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihley lifespan?

Average Wihley life expectancy in 1996 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wihley 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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