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Wetstine Family History

Wetstine 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: Whetstine, Whetstone, Derstine, Pettine, Westin, Westen, Erskine

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Where is the Wetstine family from?

You can see how Wetstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wetstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wetstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wetstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetstine 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 Wetstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetstine. 100% of Wetstine men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wetstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Wetstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetstine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wetstine. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wetstine. For the veterans among your Wetstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetstine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wetstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wetstine in 1966 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetstine 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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