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Vetten Family History

Vetten 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: Vetter, Velten, Etten, Betten, Metten, Vette, Vettel, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Vetten family from?

You can see how Vetten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vetten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Vetten families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetten's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Vetten families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Vetten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetten 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Vetten. 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 90 military records available for the last name Vetten. For the veterans among your Vetten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vetten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vetten in 1968 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetten 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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