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Wette Family History

Wette 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: Wetter, Jette, Mette, Witte, Wente, Sette, Welte, Vette, Fette, White

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Where is the Wette family from?

You can see how Wette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wette families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wette's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wette 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 Wette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wette. 19% of Wette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wette were Foreman 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Wette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wette 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Wette. 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 744 military records available for the last name Wette. For the veterans among your Wette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wette lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Wette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wette in 1971 was 81, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wette 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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