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Wethekam Family History

Wethekam 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: Witham, Wertheim, Wehrkamp, Wetenkamp, Wetterau, Bethea, Wenham

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Where is the Wethekam family from?

You can see how Wethekam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wethekam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wethekam families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wethekam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wethekam families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wethekam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wethekam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wethekam. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wethekam. For the veterans among your Wethekam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wethekam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wethekam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wethekam in 1969 was 51, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wethekam 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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