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Wetters Family History

Wetters Surname Meaning

variant of Wetter (1) with post-medieval genitive or excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wetters family from?

You can see how Wetters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wetters families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wetters's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wetters families in 1891.
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What did your Wetters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetters. 72% of Wetters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cafeworker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetters 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Wetters. 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 977 military records available for the last name Wetters. For the veterans among your Wetters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetters lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wetters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wetters in 1964 was 74, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetters 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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