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Wettwer Family History

Wettwer 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, Hettwer, Wittwer, Setter, Ketter, Kettner, Netter, Better

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Where is the Wettwer family from?

You can see how Wettwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettwer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wettwer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettwer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wettwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettwer 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 71 census records available for the last name Wettwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettwer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wettwer. 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 108 military records available for the last name Wettwer. For the veterans among your Wettwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettwer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wettwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wettwer in 1973 was 82, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettwer 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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