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Wetherold Family History

Wetherold 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: Wetherhold, Wetherald, Wetherell, Fetherolf, Wetherall, Wetherholt

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Where is the Wetherold family from?

You can see how Wetherold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetherold family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetherold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wetherold families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wetherold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherold 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wetherold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wetherold. For the veterans among your Wetherold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherold lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Wetherold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wetherold in 1992 was 85, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherold 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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