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Weth Family History

Weth Surname 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: Weith, Seth, Beth, With, Neth, Meth, Peth, Heth, Leth, Werth

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Where is the Weth family from?

You can see how Weth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Weth families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Weth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weth. 100% of Weth 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Weth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weth 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Weth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weth. For the veterans among your Weth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weth in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weth 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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