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Whethers Family History

Whethers 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: Weathers, Nethers, Withers, Gethers, Walthers, Wieters, Smethers

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Where is the Whethers family from?

You can see how Whethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whethers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whethers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Whethers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whethers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whethers families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Whethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whethers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whethers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whethers. For the veterans among your Whethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whethers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whethers in 1966 was 91, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whethers 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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