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Wetzell Family History

Wetzell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wetzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wetzell family from?

You can see how Wetzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wetzell families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wetzell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wetzell families in 1891.
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What did your Wetzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetzell. 28% of Wetzell men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Wetzell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetzell were Owner and House.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • House
    11%

What Wetzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wetzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzell 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Wetzell. 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 781 military records available for the last name Wetzell. For the veterans among your Wetzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wetzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wetzell in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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