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Wetle Family History

Wetle 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: Welle, Wehle, Werle, Mehle, Weller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Welz

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Where is the Wetle family from?

You can see how Wetle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wetle families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wetle's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wetle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wetle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetle. 50% of Wetle men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Loader
    50%

What Wetle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wetle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetle 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wetle. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wetle. For the veterans among your Wetle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wetle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wetle in 1969 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetle 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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