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Wetkemper Family History

Wetkemper 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: Kemper, Wetterer, Stemper, Weckesser, Burkemper, Tremper, Keiper

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Where is the Wetkemper family from?

You can see how Wetkemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetkemper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wetkemper families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetkemper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wetkemper families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wetkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetkemper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wetkemper. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wetkemper. For the veterans among your Wetkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetkemper 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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