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Wetherly Family History

Wetherly Surname Meaning

see Weatherley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wetherly family from?

You can see how Wetherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wetherly families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wetherly's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wetherly families in 1891.
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What did your Wetherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetherly. 100% of Wetherly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wetherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherly 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Wetherly. 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 339 military records available for the last name Wetherly. For the veterans among your Wetherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherly lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Wetherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wetherly in 1981 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherly 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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