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Wethered Family History

Wethered Surname Meaning

see Weatherhead.

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


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Where is the Wethered family from?

You can see how Wethered families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethered family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wethered families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wethered family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wethered's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wethered families in 1911.
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What did your Wethered ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wethered. 100% of Wethered men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wethered 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Retired
    8%

What Wethered family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wethered. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethered 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Wethered. 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 360 military records available for the last name Wethered. For the veterans among your Wethered ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethered lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wethered life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wethered in 1962 was 88, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wethered

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethered 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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