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Wetzlau Family History

Wetzlau 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: Wetzler, Betzler, Weitzman, Metzler, Netzley, Lettau, Litzau

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Where is the Wetzlau family from?

You can see how Wetzlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzlau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetzlau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wetzlau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetzlau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wetzlau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wetzlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzlau 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wetzlau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wetzlau. For the veterans among your Wetzlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzlau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Wetzlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wetzlau in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetzlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzlau 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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