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Weter Family History

Weter 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: Peter, Water, Wetter, Weber, Deter, Meter, Wester, Geter, Weyer

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Where is the Weter family from?

You can see how Weter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Weter families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Weter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weter 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 Weter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weter. 30% of Weter men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Weter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weter were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Weter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weter 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Weter. 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 731 military records available for the last name Weter. For the veterans among your Weter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Weter in 1965 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weter 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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