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Wethal Family History

Wethal 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: Witham, Thal, Wersal, Bethel, Wenham, Weihl, Whetham, Wetsel

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Where is the Wethal family from?

You can see how Wethal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wethal family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wethal's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wethal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wethal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethal 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wethal. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wethal. For the veterans among your Wethal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wethal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wethal in 1963 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethal 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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