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Whetter Family History

Whetter Name Meaning

from Middle English whetter ‘whetstone; sharpener of tools’ a derivative of Old English hwettan ‘to whet sharpen’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wetter, Whitter, Whetten, Shetter, Hutter, Setter, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Whetter family from?

You can see how Whetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Whetter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Whetter families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Whetter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whetter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whetter. 40% of Whetter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Plasterer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetter 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Whetter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Whetter. For the veterans among your Whetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whetter in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

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