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Wheatlake Family History

Wheatlake Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westlake, Wheatley, Wedlake, Cheatle, Wallace, Whealton, Westgate

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Where is the Wheatlake family from?

You can see how Wheatlake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheatlake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheatlake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wheatlake families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheatlake's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wheatlake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheatlake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wheatlake ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wheatlake ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wheatlake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheatlake 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wheatlake. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Wheatlake. For the veterans among your Wheatlake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheatlake lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wheatlake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wheatlake in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 1998.

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