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Wetta Family History

Wetta 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: Cetta, Petta, Nitta, Cotta, Mehta, Motta, Datta, Weith, Testa, Wetter

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Where is the Wetta family from?

You can see how Wetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wetta families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wetta's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wetta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetta 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 Wetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetta. 28% of Wetta men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wetta women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wetta were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetta 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Wetta. 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 374 military records available for the last name Wetta. For the veterans among your Wetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wetta in 1956 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetta 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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