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Wethers Family History

Wethers 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: Weathers, Nethers, Withers, Gethers, Wetter, Peters, Waters, Weiher

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Where is the Wethers family from?

You can see how Wethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wethers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Wethers families living in Worcestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wethers's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wethers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wethers 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 Wethers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wethers. 74% of Wethers 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
    74%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Shorthand Typist
    14%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethers 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Wethers. 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 947 military records available for the last name Wethers. For the veterans among your Wethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wethers in 1960 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wethers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethers 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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