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Wetherill Family History

Wetherill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wetherell.

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


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Where is the Wetherill family from?

You can see how Wetherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 375 Wetherill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Wetherill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wetherill families in 1891.
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What did your Wetherill 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 Wetherill. 16% of Wetherill men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Wetherill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetherill were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wetherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherill 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 Wetherill. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wetherill. For the veterans among your Wetherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wetherill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wetherill in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherill 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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