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Wetterlin Family History

Wetterlin 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: Ketterling, Peterlin, Sutterlin, Wetter, Wetterer, Esterline

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Where is the Wetterlin family from?

You can see how Wetterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetterlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wetterlin families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wetterlin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wetterlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetterlin 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 Wetterlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wetterlin. 100% of Wetterlin men worked as a Conductor and 100% of Wetterlin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wetterlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Wetterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterlin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wetterlin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wetterlin. For the veterans among your Wetterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wetterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wetterlin in 1967 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetterlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetterlin 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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