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Wetherhorn Family History

Wetherhorn 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: Wetherholt, Wetherhold, Netherton, Weatherton, Weatherford

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Where is the Wetherhorn family from?

You can see how Wetherhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherhorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wetherhorn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wetherhorn family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetherhorn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wetherhorn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Wetherhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherhorn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wetherhorn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wetherhorn. For the veterans among your Wetherhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherhorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wetherhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wetherhorn in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherhorn 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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