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Wholley Family History

Wholley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wholey.

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


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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 1911 there were 6 Wholley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wholley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wholley families in 1911.
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What did your Wholley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Checker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wholley. 34% of Wholley men worked as a Checker and 25% of Wholley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wholley were Weaver and Secretary.

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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

  • Checker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Wholley family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholley 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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