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Wetherholt Family History

Wetherholt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiederhold.

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


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Where is the Wetherholt family from?

You can see how Wetherholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherholt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wetherholt family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wetherholt's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wetherholt families in 1840.
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What did your Wetherholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetherholt. 35% of Wetherholt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wetherholt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetherholt were Operator and Beautician.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Beautician
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetherholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherholt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wetherholt. 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 328 military records available for the last name Wetherholt. For the veterans among your Wetherholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherholt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wetherholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wetherholt in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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