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Wetz Family History

Wetz Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized Slavic short form of the German personal name Werner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wetz family from?

You can see how Wetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wetz families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wetz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetz families in 1891.
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What did your Wetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetz. 100% of Wetz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetz 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Wetz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wetz. For the veterans among your Wetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wetz in 1950 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetz 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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