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Whetsten Family History

Whetsten 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: Whetten, Whetstone, Westen, Whitten, Whetstine, Whetsel, Whiston

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Whetsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetsten 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whetsten. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Whetsten. For the veterans among your Whetsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetsten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Whetsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whetsten in 1966 was 87, and 94 in 2000.

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