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Wetsten Family History

Wetsten 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: Westen, Wetter, Gersten, Wetzstein, Wester, Weston, Etten, Betten

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Where is the Wetsten family from?

You can see how Wetsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetsten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wetsten family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetsten's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wetsten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetsten 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 43 census records available for the last name Wetsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetsten 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wetsten. 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 Wetsten. For the veterans among your Wetsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetsten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Wetsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wetsten in 1977 was 87, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetsten 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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