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Wetherbie Family History

Wetherbie 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: Wetherbee, Witherbee, Weatherbee, Wetherby, Detherage, Weatherby

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Where is the Wetherbie family from?

You can see how Wetherbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherbie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetherbie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wetherbie families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wetherbie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wetherbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetherbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Wetherbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherbie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wetherbie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wetherbie. For the veterans among your Wetherbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherbie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wetherbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wetherbie in 1964 was 88, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherbie 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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