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Wheelus Family History

Wheelus Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wheelhouse.

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


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Where is the Wheelus family from?

You can see how Wheelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Wheelus families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wheelus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wheelus families in 1840.
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What did your Wheelus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wheelus. 34% of Wheelus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wheelus women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheelus were Retired and Fruit Harvest.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Retired
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Fruit Harvest
    23%

What Wheelus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wheelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelus 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wheelus. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wheelus. For the veterans among your Wheelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wheelus in 1962 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheelus 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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