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Wetizel Family History

Wetizel 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: Wetzel, Hetzel, Netzel, Wenzel, Metzel, Weixel, Weinel, Weitzel

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Where is the Wetizel family from?

You can see how Wetizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetizel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetizel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wetizel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetizel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wetizel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wetizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetizel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wetizel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wetizel. For the veterans among your Wetizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetizel lifespan?

Average Wetizel life expectancy in 1986 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetizel 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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