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Wetowitz Family History

Wetowitz 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: Benowitz, Lebowitz, Horowitz, Weitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Wetowitz family from?

You can see how Wetowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetowitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetowitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wetowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wetowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetowitz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wetowitz. 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 Wetowitz. For the veterans among your Wetowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetowitz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Wetowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wetowitz in 1981 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetowitz 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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