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Wettes Family History

Wettes 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: Wetter, Fettes, Bettes, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter

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Where is the Wettes family from?

You can see how Wettes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wettes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wettes families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wettes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wettes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wettes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wettes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wettes. For the veterans among your Wettes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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