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Whetro Family History

Whetro 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: Petro, Detro, Metro, Hero, Herro, Vetro, Shero, Pietro, Wherry, Tetro

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Where is the Whetro family from?

You can see how Whetro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whetro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Whetro families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whetro's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whetro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetro 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 Whetro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whetro. 100% of Whetro men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Whetro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Whetro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetro 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whetro. 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 22 military records available for the last name Whetro. For the veterans among your Whetro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Whetro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whetro in 1965 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whetro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetro 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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