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Weatherholt Family History

Weatherholt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiederhold or a variant Wetterhold.

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


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Where is the Weatherholt family from?

You can see how Weatherholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weatherholt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weatherholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weatherholt families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weatherholt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Weatherholt families in 1891.
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What did your Weatherholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weatherholt. 38% of Weatherholt men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Weatherholt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weatherholt were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Weatherholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weatherholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weatherholt 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Weatherholt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 637 military records available for the last name Weatherholt. For the veterans among your Weatherholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weatherholt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Weatherholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weatherholt in 1957 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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