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Wherett Family History

Wherett 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: Everett, Hereth, Sterett, Wheet, Averett, Hewett, Herbst, Brett

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Where is the Wherett family from?

You can see how Wherett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wherett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wherett families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wherett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wherett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wherett 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 Wherett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wherett. 100% of Wherett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Wherett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherett 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 Wherett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wherett. For the veterans among your Wherett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherett lifespan?

Average Wherett life expectancy in 1978 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherett 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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