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Wetzold Family History

Wetzold 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: Betzold, Petzold, Weigold, Wetzell, Paetzold, Wenhold, Bezold, Wetzel

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Where is the Wetzold family from?

You can see how Wetzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetzold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetzold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wetzold family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetzold's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wetzold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wetzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetzold 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Wetzold. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wetzold. For the veterans among your Wetzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetzold lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Wetzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wetzold in 1982 was 85, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetzold 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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