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Whetung Family History

Whetung 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: Cheung, Wieting, Whiting, Zheng, Cheng, Weng, Amelung, Sheng, Hering

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Where is the Whetung family from?

You can see how Whetung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetung family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whetung families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Whetung families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetung's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whetung families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Whetung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetung 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Whetung. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whetung. For the veterans among your Whetung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetung lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Whetung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whetung in 1983 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whetung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetung 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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