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Wettall Family History

Wettall 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: Westall, Nuttall, Westfall, Whittall, Wetzell, Kettell, Wall, Metcalf

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Where is the Wettall family from?

You can see how Wettall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wettall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wettall families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettall's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wettall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wettall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettall 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 Wettall. 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 Wettall. For the veterans among your Wettall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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