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Wetherel Family History

Wetherel 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: Wetherell, Wetterer, Wetherall, Witherell, Wetherby, Wetherbee

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Where is the Wetherel family from?

You can see how Wetherel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wetherel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wetherel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wetherel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Wetherel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wetherel. 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 235 military records available for the last name Wetherel. For the veterans among your Wetherel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Wetherel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wetherel in 1972 was 84, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherel 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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