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Wettersten Family History

Wettersten 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: Pettersen, Wetterer, Winterstein, Betterton, Watterson, Settergren

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Where is the Wettersten family from?

You can see how Wettersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettersten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wettersten families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettersten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wettersten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettersten 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 103 census records available for the last name Wettersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettersten 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Wettersten. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wettersten. For the veterans among your Wettersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettersten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wettersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wettersten in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettersten 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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