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Whettelsey Family History

Whettelsey 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: Wheeley, Wheatley, Whittlesey, Whiteley, Whittley, Wheetley, Wheeler

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Where is the Whettelsey family from?

You can see how Whettelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whettelsey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whettelsey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whettelsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whettelsey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Whettelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whettelsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whettelsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whettelsey. For the veterans among your Whettelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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