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Wetherwax Family History

Wetherwax 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: Weatherwax, Weatherman, Wetherell, Wetterau, Wetherall, Wetherby

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Where is the Wetherwax family from?

You can see how Wetherwax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherwax family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherwax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Wetherwax families living in New York. This was about 66% of all the recorded Wetherwax's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wetherwax families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetherwax 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 Wetherwax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetherwax. 50% of Wetherwax men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wetherwax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherwax 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wetherwax. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wetherwax. For the veterans among your Wetherwax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherwax lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wetherwax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wetherwax in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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