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Weto Family History

Weto 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: Seto, Keto, Eto, Peto, Leto, Neto, Wetz, Wei, Leo, To

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Where is the Weto family from?

You can see how Weto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weto family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Weto families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weto's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Weto families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Weto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weto 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Weto. 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 Weto. For the veterans among your Weto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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