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Wetli Family History

Wetli 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: Wei, Welz, Wali, Wells, Walli, Well, Weil, Sethi, Meli, Nelli

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Where is the Wetli family from?

You can see how Wetli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wetli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wetli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetli 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 Wetli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetli. 100% of Wetli men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Wetli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetli 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 Wetli. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wetli. For the veterans among your Wetli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wetli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wetli in 1970 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetli 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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