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Whetsel Family History

Whetsel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wetzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whetsel family from?

You can see how Whetsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whetsel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetsel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whetsel families in 1891.
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What did your Whetsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whetsel. 22% of Whetsel men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Whetsel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whetsel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whetsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetsel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Whetsel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whetsel. For the veterans among your Whetsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetsel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whetsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whetsel in 1958 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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