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Whetzell Family History

Whetzell 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: Wetzell, Whetsell, Whetzel, Hetzel, Whitwell, Wentzell, Whitsell

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Where is the Whetzell family from?

You can see how Whetzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Whetzell families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Whetzell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Whetzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whetzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whetzell. 34% of Whetzell 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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
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What Whetzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Whetzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetzell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Whetzell. 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 118 military records available for the last name Whetzell. For the veterans among your Whetzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whetzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whetzell in 1963 was 75, and 39 in 2003.

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