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Weton Family History

Weton 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: Welton, Weston, Seton, Alton, Heron, Wen, Leon, Orton, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Weton family from?

You can see how Weton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Weton families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weton. 100% of Weton men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Weton women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Weton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Weton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weton 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Weton. 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 102 military records available for the last name Weton. For the veterans among your Weton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1990, in the United States, Weton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Weton in 1956 was 47, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weton 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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