This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Whet family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Whet Family History

Whet 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: Wheat, Wheet, He, Wei, Chew, Chen, Wen, Shen, Wien, White

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Whet family from?

You can see how Whet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Whet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Whet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Whet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Whet

Passenger Lists

There are 301 immigration records available for the last name Whet. 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.

View all Whet immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Whet. For the veterans among your Whet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Whet military records

You've only scratched the surface of Whet family history

Discover More

What is the average Whet lifespan?

Average Whet life expectancy in 1994 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whet 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whet family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial