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Wettingfeld Family History

Wettingfeld 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: Weinfeld, Wettengel, Stringfield, Gettinger, Pettinger, Beddingfield

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Where is the Wettingfeld family from?

You can see how Wettingfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettingfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wettingfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wettingfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettingfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wettingfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettingfeld 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 Wettingfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wettingfeld. 100% of Wettingfeld 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 Wettingfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Wettingfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettingfeld 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wettingfeld. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wettingfeld. For the veterans among your Wettingfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettingfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wettingfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wettingfeld in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wettingfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettingfeld 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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