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Vetterman Family History

Vetterman Surname 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Fetterman, Betterman, Westerman, Kitterman

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Where is the Vetterman family from?

You can see how Vetterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetterman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vetterman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vetterman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vetterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vetterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vetterman. 100% of Vetterman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vetterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Vetterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetterman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vetterman. 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 91 military records available for the last name Vetterman. For the veterans among your Vetterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vetterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vetterman in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetterman 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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