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Whetson Family History

Whetson 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: Whitson, Whetstone, Whitton, Hitson, Wheaton, Whelton, Henson, Herson

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Where is the Whetson family from?

You can see how Whetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Whetson family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetson's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Whetson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetson 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 Whetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whetson. 24% of Whetson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whetson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Whetson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Whetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetson 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 Whetson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Whetson. For the veterans among your Whetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Whetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whetson in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whetson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetson 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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