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Wewetzer Family History

Wewetzer 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: Weeter, Demeter, Wetter, Fetzer, Setzer, Kretzer, Meltzer, Netzer

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Where is the Wewetzer family from?

You can see how Wewetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wewetzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wewetzer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wewetzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wewetzer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Wewetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wewetzer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wewetzer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Wewetzer. For the veterans among your Wewetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wewetzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wewetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wewetzer in 1968 was 90, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wewetzer 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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