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Wetekamp Family History

Wetekamp 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: Wetenkamp, Weitekamp, Wehrkamp, Westerkamp, Seekamp, Weitkamp

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Where is the Wetekamp family from?

You can see how Wetekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetekamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetekamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wetekamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetekamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wetekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetekamp 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 58 census records available for the last name Wetekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetekamp 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wetekamp. 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 Wetekamp. For the veterans among your Wetekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetekamp lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Wetekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wetekamp in 1978 was 69, and 22 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetekamp 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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