Origins of the Wheen surname

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    In 1921, most Wheens lived in yorkshire

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    120 Wheen Travel & migration records
    730 Wheens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Wheen

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Wheens

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    Commmon female occupations for Wheens in 1921

    Private Means

    6

    Milliner

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Druggist

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Wheens in 1921

    Grocer

    6

    Joiner

    6

    Railway Clerk

    6

    Farmer

    5

    Soap Maker

    5

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