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Wearthington Family History

Wearthington 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: Weathington, Worthington, Wethington, Warrington, Washington

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Where is the Wearthington family from?

You can see how Wearthington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearthington family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wearthington families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Wearthington families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wearthington's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wearthington families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wearthington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearthington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wearthington. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wearthington. For the veterans among your Wearthington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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