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Wetkin Family History

Wetkin 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: Witkin, Etkin, Watkin, Wein, Botkin, Elkin, Belkin, Weldin, Itkin

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Where is the Wetkin family from?

You can see how Wetkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wetkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wetkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetkin 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 138 census records available for the last name Wetkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetkin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wetkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wetkin. For the veterans among your Wetkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetkin 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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