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Wethington Name Meaning

English: habitational name a shortened form of Wetherington .

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


Similar surnames: Weathington, Withington, Ethington, Washington, Weddington

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Where is the Wethington family from?

You can see how Wethington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wethington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wethington families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wethington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wethington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wethington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wethington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wethington. 48% of Wethington men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Wethington women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wethington were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wethington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethington 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Wethington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wethington. For the veterans among your Wethington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethington lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wethington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wethington in 1950 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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