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Wetnight Family History

Wetnight 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: Bennight, Weight, Knight, Wright, Hignight, Mcknight, Whitenight

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Where is the Wetnight family from?

You can see how Wetnight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetnight family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetnight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wetnight families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetnight's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wetnight families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetnight 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 Wetnight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetnight. 78% of Wetnight 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
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Wetnight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Wetnight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetnight 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wetnight. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wetnight. For the veterans among your Wetnight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetnight lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wetnight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wetnight in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetnight 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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