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Wholley Family History

Wholley Name Meaning

English: variant of Wholey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Whooley, Whorley, Whalley, Crolley, Halley, Hilley, Wholey, Rolley

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Where is the Wholley family from?

You can see how Wholley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wholley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Wholley families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wholley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wholley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wholley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wholley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wholley. 100% of Wholley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wholley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholley 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Wholley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wholley. For the veterans among your Wholley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wholley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wholley in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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