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Wheten Family History

Wheten 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: Whetten, Whiten, White, Westen, Heien, Wooten, Thelen, Wiesen

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Where is the Wheten family from?

You can see how Wheten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wheten families living in Somerset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wheten's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wheten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheten 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 Wheten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wheten. 100% of Wheten 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 435 census records available for the last name Wheten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheten 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wheten. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wheten. For the veterans among your Wheten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Wheten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wheten in 1972 was 79, and 38 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wheten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheten 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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