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Wethell Family History

Wethell 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: Wetzell, Bethell, Bothell, Getchell, Wetherell, Rothell, Bethel

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Where is the Wethell family from?

You can see how Wethell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wethell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wethell families living in Northumberland. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wethell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wethell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wethell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wethell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wethell. For the veterans among your Wethell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wethell

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