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Wheelis Family History

Wheelis Name Meaning

Altered form of English Wheelhouse .

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


Similar surnames: Wheelus, Wheeles, Wheeless, Chellis, Shevlin, Whelan, Heslin, Nelis

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Where is the Wheelis family from?

You can see how Wheelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheelis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wheelis families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheelis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wheelis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wheelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wheelis. 30% of Wheelis men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wheelis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheelis were Carpenter and Nurse. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheelis 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wheelis. 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 883 military records available for the last name Wheelis. For the veterans among your Wheelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheelis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wheelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wheelis in 1946 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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