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Wettinger Family History

Wettinger 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: Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Ettinger, Hettinger, Oettinger

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Where is the Wettinger family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wettinger. 100% of Wettinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Wettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettinger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wettinger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wettinger. For the veterans among your Wettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettinger lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Wettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wettinger in 1995 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wettinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettinger 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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