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Wetsel Family History

Wetsel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wetzel (see Wetzell).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wetsel family from?

You can see how Wetsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wetsel families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wetsel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wetsel families in 1891.
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What did your Wetsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetsel. 22% of Wetsel men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wetsel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetsel were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • House Keeper
    10%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wetsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetsel 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Wetsel. 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 774 military records available for the last name Wetsel. For the veterans among your Wetsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetsel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wetsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wetsel in 1958 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetsel 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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