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Wetzig Family History

Wetzig 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: Wettig, Witzig, Herzig, Rettig, Gettig, Wittig, Wenig, Fettig

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Where is the Wetzig family from?

You can see how Wetzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wetzig families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetzig's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wetzig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetzig 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 Wetzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetzig. 72% of Wetzig men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wetzig women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetzig were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Wetzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzig 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Wetzig. 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 538 military records available for the last name Wetzig. For the veterans among your Wetzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wetzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wetzig in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzig 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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