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Whethan Family History

Whethan 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: Whetham, Hetman, Sheehan, Whitman, Whelan, Whelihan, Whetten, Whitham

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Where is the Whethan family from?

You can see how Whethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whethan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whethan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whethan families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Whethan's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Whethan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Whethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whethan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Whethan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whethan. For the veterans among your Whethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whethan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Whethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whethan in 1975 was 83, and 55 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whethan 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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