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Wetch Family History

Wetch Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wetsch.

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


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Where is the Wetch family from?

You can see how Wetch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Wetch families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wetch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetch families in 1891.
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What did your Wetch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetch. 100% of Wetch 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Wetch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetch 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Wetch. 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 252 military records available for the last name Wetch. For the veterans among your Wetch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Wetch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wetch in 1959 was 35, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetch 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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