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Wetterwald Family History

Wetterwald 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: Wetherald, Westerhold, Westerfeld, Westergard, Wetterau, Wetherall

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Where is the Wetterwald family from?

You can see how Wetterwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterwald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetterwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Wetterwald family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetterwald's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wetterwald families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wetterwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterwald 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wetterwald. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wetterwald. For the veterans among your Wetterwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterwald lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Wetterwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wetterwald in 1974 was 82, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetterwald 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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