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Wetsell Family History

Wetsell 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: Wetzell, Wetsel, Whetsell, Wessell, Gesell, Hensell, Weisel, Vessell

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Where is the Wetsell family from?

You can see how Wetsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetsell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Wetsell families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wetsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wetsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetsell 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 Wetsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetsell. 80% of Wetsell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wetsell women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetsell were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    80%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Wetsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetsell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wetsell. 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 217 military records available for the last name Wetsell. For the veterans among your Wetsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetsell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Wetsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wetsell in 1948 was 65, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetsell 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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