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Wetherman Family History

Wetherman 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: Weatherman, Waterman, Westerman, Letterman, Leatherman, Catherman

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Where is the Wetherman family from?

You can see how Wetherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Wetherman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wetherman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wetherman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetherman 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 Wetherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetherman. 50% of Wetherman women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Wetherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Wetherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wetherman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wetherman. For the veterans among your Wetherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherman lifespan?

Average Wetherman life expectancy in 1962 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherman 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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