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Wethington Family History

Wethington Surname Meaning

English: habitational name a shortened form of Wetherington.

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


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Where is the Wethington family from?

You can see how Wethington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wethington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 61 Wethington families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wethington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wethington families in 1891.
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What did your Wethington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wethington. 100% of Wethington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Wethington. 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 Wethington. For the veterans among your Wethington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethington lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wethington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wethington in 1950 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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