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Vetters Name Meaning

German: from the possessive form of Vetter .

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


Similar surnames: Vetter, Ketter, Petters, Peters, Getter, Etters, Vester, Fetter

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Where is the Vetters family from?

You can see how Vetters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vetters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vetters families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Vetters's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Vetters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vetters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vetters. 100% of Vetters 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vetters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetters 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Vetters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 518 military records available for the last name Vetters. For the veterans among your Vetters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetters lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vetters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vetters in 1959 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

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