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Whetsone Family History

Whetsone 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: Whetstone, Whitson, Whetstine, Whitmore, Wetmore, Whitton, Hitson

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Where is the Whetsone family from?

You can see how Whetsone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetsone family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whetsone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whetsone families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whetsone's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whetsone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetsone 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 178 census records available for the last name Whetsone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetsone 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Whetsone. 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 17 military records available for the last name Whetsone. For the veterans among your Whetsone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetsone lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Whetsone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whetsone in 1981 was 31, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetsone 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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