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Wheir Family History

Wheir 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: Weir, Wei, Wein, Wear, Herr, Heim, Heier, Wehr, Rhein, Heit

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Where is the Wheir family from?

You can see how Wheir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wheir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wheir families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wheir's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wheir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wheir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Wheir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheir 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wheir. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wheir. For the veterans among your Wheir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wheir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wheir in 1966 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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