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Wetkins Family History

Wetkins 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: Watkins, Witkin, Jenkins, Etkin, Perkins, Denkins, Weins, Seekins

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Where is the Wetkins family from?

You can see how Wetkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wetkins families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wetkins's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wetkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetkins 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 Wetkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetkins. 100% of Wetkins men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Wetkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetkins 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wetkins. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wetkins. For the veterans among your Wetkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetkins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetkins 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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