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Wetherow Family History

Wetherow 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: Witherow, Totherow, Withrow, Wetherby, Wetter, Wetterer, Netherton

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Where is the Wetherow family from?

You can see how Wetherow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 7 Wetherow families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetherow's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Wetherow families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Wetherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wetherow. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wetherow. For the veterans among your Wetherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Wetherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wetherow in 1967 was 67, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherow 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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