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Wetshtein Family History

Wetshtein 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: Wetzstein, Wettstein, Westen, Kerstein, Gerstein, Weinstein, Epstein

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wetshtein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetshtein 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wetshtein. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Wetshtein. For the veterans among your Wetshtein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetshtein lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Wetshtein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wetshtein in 1980 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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