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Whealton Name Meaning

Variant of Wheelton an English from Wheelton in Lancashire or possibly Whilton in Northamptonshire both named with Old English hwēol ‘wheel’ (perhaps indicating a waterwheel or similar feature) + tūn ‘enclosure settlement’. The spelling Whealton does not appear in current English records.

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


Similar surnames: Wheaton, Halton, Helton, Welton, Wheeldon, Heaton, Shelton, Henton

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Where is the Whealton family from?

You can see how Whealton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whealton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whealton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Whealton families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Whealton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Whealton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whealton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whealton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whealton. 33% of Whealton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Whealton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whealton were Engineer and Stenographer. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whealton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whealton 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Whealton. 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 601 military records available for the last name Whealton. For the veterans among your Whealton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whealton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whealton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whealton in 1958 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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