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Whetzel Family History

Whetzel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wetzel.

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


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Where is the Whetzel family from?

You can see how Whetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Whetzel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetzel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whetzel families in 1891.
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What did your Whetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whetzel. 100% of Whetzel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetzel 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Whetzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whetzel. For the veterans among your Whetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetzel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Whetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whetzel in 1944 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whetzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetzel 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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