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Wetzel Family History

Wetzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner. Compare Whetsel and Whetzel.

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


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Where is the Wetzel family from?

You can see how Wetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wetzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Wetzel families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wetzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wetzel families in 1891.
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What did your Wetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wetzel. 100% of Wetzel 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 59,000 census records available for the last name Wetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzel 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Wetzel. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Wetzel. For the veterans among your Wetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wetzel in 1942 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wetzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzel 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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