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Wetherald Family History

Wetherald Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire Durham and Northumberland): variant of Wetherell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wetherald family from?

You can see how Wetherald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wetherald families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wetherald's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wetherald families in 1891.
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What did your Wetherald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wetherald. 50% of Wetherald men worked as a Painter decorator and 100% of Wetherald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wetherald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wetherald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherald 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Wetherald. 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 423 military records available for the last name Wetherald. For the veterans among your Wetherald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wetherald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wetherald in 1963 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetherald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherald 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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