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Wholey Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Howley .

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


Similar surnames: Holey, Coley, Smoley, Wolek, Tooley, Wholley, Whooley, Holec, Hole

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Where is the Wholey family from?

You can see how Wholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wholey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wholey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wholey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wholey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wholey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wholey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wholey. 20% of Wholey men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wholey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wholey were Clerk and Telephone Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholey 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Wholey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 570 military records available for the last name Wholey. For the veterans among your Wholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wholey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wholey in 1960 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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