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Wetstein Family History

Wetstein 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: Wetzstein, Wettstein, Westen, Kerstein, Gerstein, Weinstein, Epstein

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Where is the Wetstein family from?

You can see how Wetstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wetstein families living in Middlesex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wetstein's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wetstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetstein 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 Wetstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manufacturing Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wetstein. 100% of Wetstein men worked as a Manufacturing Furrier and 100% of Wetstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manufacturing Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wetstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetstein 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Wetstein. 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 164 military records available for the last name Wetstein. For the veterans among your Wetstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wetstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wetstein in 1963 was 61, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetstein 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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