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Wetzelberger Family History

Wetzelberger 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: Wertenberger, Katzenberger, Heidelberger, Weisenberger, Wertzberger

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Where is the Wetzelberger family from?

You can see how Wetzelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzelberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetzelberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wetzelberger families living in Maryland. This was about 93% of all the recorded Wetzelberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wetzelberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetzelberger 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 235 census records available for the last name Wetzelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzelberger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wetzelberger. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wetzelberger. For the veterans among your Wetzelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzelberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wetzelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wetzelberger in 1965 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzelberger 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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