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Wetther Family History

Wetther 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: Wetter, Werther, Setter, Letcher, Esther, Ketter, Kettner, Netter

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Where is the Wetther family from?

You can see how Wetther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetther family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetther's in USA. California had the highest population of Wetther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetther 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 34 census records available for the last name Wetther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetther 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wetther. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wetther. For the veterans among your Wetther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetther lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Wetther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wetther in 1966 was 76, and 52 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetther 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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