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Wetnall Family History

Wetnall 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: Westall, Wignall, Westfall, Wetzell, Wall, Fennell, Metcalf, Kelsall

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Where is the Wetnall family from?

You can see how Wetnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetnall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Wetnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wetnall families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetnall's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Wetnall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Wetnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetnall 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 Wetnall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wetnall. For the veterans among your Wetnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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