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Wheetley Family History

Wheetley Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Wheatley . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Wheatley, Wheeley, Wherley, Wheeles, Whittley, Westley, Whatley

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Where is the Wheetley family from?

You can see how Wheetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheetley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheetley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wheetley families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wheetley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wheetley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheetley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wheetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wheetley. 39% of Wheetley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wheetley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheetley were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wheetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheetley 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wheetley. 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 212 military records available for the last name Wheetley. For the veterans among your Wheetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheetley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wheetley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wheetley in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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