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Weatherton Family History

Weatherton Surname Meaning

Scottish: apparently a habitational name but no place of this name has been identified.

It may be from a lost or unidentified place or possibly an altered form of Waterson.

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


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Where is the Weatherton family from?

You can see how Weatherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weatherton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weatherton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Weatherton families living in Northumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Weatherton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Weatherton families in 1891.
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What did your Weatherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weatherton. 100% of Weatherton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weatherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weatherton 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Weatherton. 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 268 military records available for the last name Weatherton. For the veterans among your Weatherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weatherton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Weatherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weatherton in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weatherton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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