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Whetten Family History

Whetten Surname Meaning

English Scottish or northern Irish: variant of Whitton.

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


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Where is the Whetten family from?

You can see how Whetten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Whetten families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whetten families in 1891.
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What did your Whetten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whetten. 90% of Whetten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whetten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetten 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Whetten. 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 131 military records available for the last name Whetten. For the veterans among your Whetten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whetten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whetten in 1967 was 89, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetten 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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