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Wetzhold Family History

Wetzhold 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: Betzold, Weinhold, Petzold, Wenhold, Westerhold, Reinhold, Berthold

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Where is the Wetzhold family from?

You can see how Wetzhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzhold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetzhold family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetzhold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wetzhold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetzhold 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 26 census records available for the last name Wetzhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzhold 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wetzhold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wetzhold. For the veterans among your Wetzhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzhold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Wetzhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wetzhold in 1972 was 76, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzhold 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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