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Whetherell Family History

Whetherell 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: Wetherell, Wetherall, Witherell, Wetherill, Weatherill, Whetsell

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Where is the Whetherell family from?

You can see how Whetherell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetherell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whetherell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whetherell family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetherell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Whetherell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetherell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Whetherell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetherell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whetherell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whetherell. For the veterans among your Whetherell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetherell lifespan?

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