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Wetek Family History

Wetek 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: Petek, Witek, Week, Peter, Wenk, Bezek, Water, Patek, Westen, Wetter

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Where is the Wetek family from?

You can see how Wetek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wetek families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wetek family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wetek's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Wetek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wetek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wetek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wetek. For the veterans among your Wetek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Wetek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wetek in 1962 was 80, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetek 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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