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Whetston Family History

Whetston Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whetstone, Whiston, Whealton, Whitton, Whitson, Wheaton, Whelton

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Where is the Whetston family from?

You can see how Whetston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whetston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Whetston families living in Minnesota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Whetston's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Whetston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whetston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whetston. 47% of Whetston men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
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What Whetston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Whetston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetston 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whetston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Whetston. For the veterans among your Whetston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetston lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whetston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Whetston in 1952 was 40, and 45 in 2004.

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