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Wetterhan Family History

Wetterhan 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: Westerman, Letterman, Ketterman, Wetterau, Fetterman, Betterman

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Where is the Wetterhan family from?

You can see how Wetterhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetterhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wetterhan families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wetterhan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wetterhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetterhan 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 Wetterhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetterhan. 100% of Wetterhan women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Wetterhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wetterhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterhan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wetterhan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wetterhan. For the veterans among your Wetterhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Wetterhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wetterhan in 1967 was 58, and 43 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetterhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetterhan 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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