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Wettack Family History

Wettack 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: Hettick, Tack, Wack, Stack, Womack, Cetta, Wetter, Westall, Sestak

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Where is the Wettack family from?

You can see how Wettack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wettack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wettack family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettack's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wettack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettack 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 84 census records available for the last name Wettack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettack 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 Wettack. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wettack. For the veterans among your Wettack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettack lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Wettack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wettack in 1945 was 32, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettack 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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