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Wethman Family History

Wethman 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: Rethman, Wehman, Werthman, Rothman, Hetman, Wellman, Othman, Guthman

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Where is the Wethman family from?

You can see how Wethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wethman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wethman family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wethman's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Wethman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Wethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wethman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Wethman. For the veterans among your Wethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wethman in 1966 was 89, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethman 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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