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Wheller Family History

Wheller Name Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Weller .

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


Similar surnames: Weller, Hellier, Helle, Whitler, Woehler, Hegler, Sheller, Wheeler

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Where is the Wheller family from?

You can see how Wheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wheller families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Wheller family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wheller's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Wheller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wheller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wine Cellarman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wheller. 17% of Wheller men worked as a Wine Cellarman and 76% of Wheller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wheller were Carpenter and Unpaid Household Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Wine Cellarman
    17%
  • House Decorator
    17%
  • Farm Carter
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Wheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wheller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wheller. For the veterans among your Wheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheller lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wheller in 1957 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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