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Wetherland Family History

Wetherland 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: Netherland, Sutherland, Litherland, Wetherald, Weatherman, Westerlund

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Where is the Wetherland family from?

You can see how Wetherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetherland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wetherland families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wetherland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wetherland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Wetherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wetherland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wetherland. For the veterans among your Wetherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetherland

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