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Wetor Family History

Wetor 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: Hector, Peter, Nestor, Bator, Wear, Weir, Wetmore, Astor, Water

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Where is the Wetor family from?

You can see how Wetor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wetor families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wetor's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wetor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetor 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 Wetor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetor. 100% of Wetor men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Wetor women worked as a Stitcher.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Wetor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Wetor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wetor. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wetor. For the veterans among your Wetor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Wetor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wetor in 1966 was 84, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetor 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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