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Whetrow Family History

Whetrow 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: Sherrow, Petrow, Whitlow, Fetrow, Herod, Heron, Trow, Whitton, Harrow

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Where is the Whetrow family from?

You can see how Whetrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whetrow families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whetrow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whetrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetrow 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 34 census records available for the last name Whetrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetrow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whetrow. 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 Whetrow. For the veterans among your Whetrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetrow lifespan?

Average Whetrow life expectancy in 1972 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetrow 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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