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Whetts Family History

Whetts 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: Shetty, Whitty, Wheat, Betts, Witts, Hett, Weerts, Rhett, Whitt

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Where is the Whetts family from?

You can see how Whetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whetts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Whetts families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Whetts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whetts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Whetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetts 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whetts. 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 52 military records available for the last name Whetts. For the veterans among your Whetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetts lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Whetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whetts in 1973 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetts 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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