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Wettels Family History

Wettels 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, Zettel, Hettel, Fetters, Bertels, Watters, Etters, Metters

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What did your Wettels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wettels. 100% of Wettels men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wettels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettels 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wettels. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wettels. For the veterans among your Wettels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wettels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wettels in 1964 was 57, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettels 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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