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Wetstien Family History

Wetstien 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: Westen, Westin, Wetter, Stien, Gersten, Bestgen, Wetzstein, Wester

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Where is the Wetstien family from?

You can see how Wetstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetstien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wetstien families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wetstien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wetstien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetstien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wetstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetstien 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wetstien. 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 Wetstien. For the veterans among your Wetstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetstien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetstien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetstien

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