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Wether Family History

Wether 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: Wetter, Weiher, Werther, Sether, Peter, Weller, Washer, Becher

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Where is the Wether family from?

You can see how Wether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wether family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wether families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wether's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wether families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wether. 60% of Wether men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wether women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wether were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Wether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wether 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Wether. 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 969 military records available for the last name Wether. For the veterans among your Wether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wether lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Wether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wether in 1988 was 72, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wether 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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