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Wethy Family History

Wethy 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: Westby, Weith, Seth, Athy, Wehr, Witty, Worthy, Beth, Sethi, Setty

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Where is the Wethy family from?

You can see how Wethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wethy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wethy families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wethy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wethy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wethy 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 Wethy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wethy. 100% of Wethy 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
    100%

What Wethy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wethy. 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 181 military records available for the last name Wethy. For the veterans among your Wethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wethy in 1962 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wethy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethy 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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