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Wettje Family History

Wettje 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, Jette, Nettle, Mette, Witte, Rettke, Kettle, Settle, Wente

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Where is the Wettje family from?

You can see how Wettje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wettje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wettje families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wettje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wettje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wettje. 100% of Wettje men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Wettje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wettje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettje 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 Wettje. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wettje. For the veterans among your Wettje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wettje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wettje in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wettje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettje 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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