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Wetlaufer Family History

Wetlaufer 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: Wettlaufer, Laufer, Delauter, Welander, Willauer, Delauder, Westhafer

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Where is the Wetlaufer family from?

You can see how Wetlaufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetlaufer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetlaufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wetlaufer families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wetlaufer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wetlaufer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Wetlaufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetlaufer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wetlaufer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wetlaufer. For the veterans among your Wetlaufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetlaufer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wetlaufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wetlaufer in 1963 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetlaufer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetlaufer 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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