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Wetenhall Family History

Wetenhall Surname Meaning

from Wettenhall (Cheshire) which is recorded as Wetenhale in the 12th century.

The place-name derives from Old English wēt ‘wet’ (dative wētan) + halh ‘nook corner of land’ (dative hale).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Wetenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetenhall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetenhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wetenhall families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wetenhall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetenhall families in 1891.
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What did your Wetenhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetenhall. 100% of Wetenhall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetenhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetenhall 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wetenhall. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wetenhall. For the veterans among your Wetenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetenhall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wetenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wetenhall in 1966 was 58, and 69 in 2003.

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