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Wetan Family History

Wetan 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: Wean, Tan, Bean, Dean, Wen, Wein, Neman, Wear, Hetman, Wan

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Where is the Wetan family from?

You can see how Wetan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wetan families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetan's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Wetan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetan 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 Wetan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetan. 100% of Wetan men worked as a Rancher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    100%

What Wetan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Wetan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wetan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wetan. For the veterans among your Wetan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Wetan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wetan in 1975 was 75, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetan 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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