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Wethall Family History

Wethall 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: Newhall, Westall, Benthall, Mehall, Westfall, Walthall, Wetzell

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Where is the Wethall family from?

You can see how Wethall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wethall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wethall family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wethall's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wethall families in 1871.
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What did your Wethall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wethall. 100% of Wethall men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wethall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wethall. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wethall. For the veterans among your Wethall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Wethall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wethall in 1979 was 101, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethall 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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