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Wettershane Family History

Wettershane 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: Ketterhagen, Westerman, Letterman, Westermann, Ketterman, Westerhaus

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Where is the Wettershane family from?

You can see how Wettershane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettershane family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wettershane families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettershane's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wettershane families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wettershane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettershane 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wettershane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wettershane. For the veterans among your Wettershane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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