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Wetherley Family History

Wetherley Surname Meaning

see Weatherley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wetherley family from?

You can see how Wetherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Wetherley families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wetherley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetherley families in 1891.
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What did your Wetherley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetherley. 100% of Wetherley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherley 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Wetherley. 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 87 military records available for the last name Wetherley. For the veterans among your Wetherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherley lifespan?

Average Wetherley life expectancy in 1974 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherley 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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