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Vetterlein Family History

Vetterlein 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: Betterley, Ketterling, Otterbein, Pettersen, Eberlein, Peterlin

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Where is the Vetterlein family from?

You can see how Vetterlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetterlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetterlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vetterlein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetterlein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vetterlein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetterlein 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 Vetterlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vetterlein. 100% of Vetterlein men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 100% of Vetterlein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vetterlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Vetterlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetterlein 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Vetterlein. 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 368 military records available for the last name Vetterlein. For the veterans among your Vetterlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetterlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vetterlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vetterlein in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetterlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetterlein 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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