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Wettreau Family History

Wettreau 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: Wetterau, Tetreau, Wetter, Wetterer, Fecteau, Lettau, Gereau, Petrea

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Where is the Wettreau family from?

You can see how Wettreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettreau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wettreau family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettreau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wettreau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettreau 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 25 census records available for the last name Wettreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettreau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wettreau. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wettreau. For the veterans among your Wettreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettreau lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Wettreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wettreau in 1985 was 76, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wettreau 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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