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Wetterhus Family History

Wetterhus 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: Westerhaus, Wetterau, Wetter, Wetterer, Fetters, Watters, Etters

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Where is the Wetterhus family from?

You can see how Wetterhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetterhus family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wetterhus's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Wetterhus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wetterhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterhus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wetterhus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wetterhus. For the veterans among your Wetterhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterhus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wetterhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wetterhus in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetterhus 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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