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Wettlaufer Name Meaning

German (Wettläufer): from Middle High German wetteloufer ‘runner’ probably a nickname for a fast runner or someone who rushed around.

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


Similar surnames: Laufer, Wetterer, Wetter, Bretthauer, Gettler, Hettler, Mettler

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Where is the Wettlaufer family from?

You can see how Wettlaufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettlaufer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wettlaufer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 214 Wettlaufer families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Wettlaufer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wettlaufer families in 1911.
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What did your Wettlaufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wettlaufer. 64% of Wettlaufer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wettlaufer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Manufacturer
    4%
  • Shoemaker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wettlaufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettlaufer 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Wettlaufer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Wettlaufer. For the veterans among your Wettlaufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettlaufer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wettlaufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wettlaufer in 1957 was 30, and 61 in 2003.

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