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Wethan Family History

Wethan 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: Witham, Hetman, Nathan, Meehan, Behan, Wedman, Wathen, Rebhan, Wenman

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Where is the Wethan family from?

You can see how Wethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wethan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Wethan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wethan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wethan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wethan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wethan. For the veterans among your Wethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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