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Wetherhed Family History

Wetherhed 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: Weatherhead, Wetherhold, Wetherbee, Wetherald, Wetterer, Wetherell

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Where is the Wetherhed family from?

You can see how Wetherhed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherhed family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherhed families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 12 Wetherhed families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetherhed's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Wetherhed families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wetherhed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherhed 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wetherhed. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wetherhed. For the veterans among your Wetherhed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherhed lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Wetherhed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wetherhed in 1982 was 57, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherhed 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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