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Whetstine Family History

Whetstine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wettstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whetstine family from?

You can see how Whetstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetstine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whetstine families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whetstine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whetstine families in 1891.
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What did your Whetstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whetstine. 27% of Whetstine men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Whetstine women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whetstine were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Spooler
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Whetstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whetstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetstine 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whetstine. 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 621 military records available for the last name Whetstine. For the veterans among your Whetstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetstine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Whetstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whetstine in 1953 was 22, and 61 in 2004.

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