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Wetterberg Family History

Wetterberg 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: Westerberg, Zetterberg, Setterberg, Wetterer, Winterberg, Wattenberg

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Where is the Wetterberg family from?

You can see how Wetterberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wetterberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wetterberg families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetterberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wetterberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetterberg 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 Wetterberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse Rr were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetterberg. 34% of Wetterberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wetterberg women worked as a Nurse Rr.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Rr
    100%

What Wetterberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Wetterberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterberg 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Wetterberg. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wetterberg. For the veterans among your Wetterberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wetterberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wetterberg in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetterberg 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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