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Wetzger Family History

Wetzger 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: Metzger, Wetzler, Metzner, Wetter, Fetzer, Setzer, Netzer, Retzer

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Where is the Wetzger family from?

You can see how Wetzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetzger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wetzger families living in Michigan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wetzger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wetzger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Wetzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wetzger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wetzger. For the veterans among your Wetzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzger 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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