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Wetherhold Family History

Wetherhold Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiederhold.

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


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Where is the Wetherhold family from?

You can see how Wetherhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetherhold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetherhold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wetherhold families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetherhold's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wetherhold families in 1911.
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What did your Wetherhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetherhold. 20% of Wetherhold men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wetherhold women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetherhold were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Wetherhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetherhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetherhold 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wetherhold. 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 247 military records available for the last name Wetherhold. For the veterans among your Wetherhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetherhold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wetherhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wetherhold in 1963 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetherhold 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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