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Wetsig Family History

Wetsig 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: Wettig, Rettig, Gettig, Wittig, Wetsch, Reisig, Wenig, Fettig, Essig

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Where is the Wetsig family from?

You can see how Wetsig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetsig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetsig family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wetsig's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wetsig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetsig 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 48 census records available for the last name Wetsig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetsig 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wetsig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wetsig. For the veterans among your Wetsig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetsig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wetsig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wetsig in 1973 was 29, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetsig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetsig 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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