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Wetherelt Family History

Wetherelt 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, Wetherall, Wetherholt, Witherell, Wetherill, Wetherald

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Where is the Wetherelt family from?

You can see how Wetherelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetherelt family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wetherelt's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wetherelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetherelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wetherelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetherelt. 67% of Wetherelt men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wetherelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Wetherelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherelt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wetherelt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wetherelt. For the veterans among your Wetherelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherelt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Wetherelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wetherelt in 1980 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetherelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherelt 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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