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Wehtje Family History

Wehtje 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: Wehde, Wehle, Wente, Welte, Wehrle, Wehe, Wenthe, Mehle, White, Mehta

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Where is the Wehtje family from?

You can see how Wehtje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehtje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehtje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wehtje families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehtje's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wehtje families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wehtje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehtje 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wehtje. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wehtje. For the veterans among your Wehtje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehtje lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wehtje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wehtje in 1966 was 61, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehtje 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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