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Wetherall Family History

Wetherall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wetherell.

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


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Where is the Wetherall family from?

You can see how Wetherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Wetherall families living in Berkshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wetherall's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wetherall families in 1891.
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What did your Wetherall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wetherall. 26% of Wetherall men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Wetherall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetherall were Farm Carter and Cook.

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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

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Carter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cook
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Wetherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wetherall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wetherall. For the veterans among your Wetherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wetherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wetherall in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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