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Whetzel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wetzel .

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


Similar surnames: Whetsel, Wetsel, Wetzell, Wentzel, Henzel, Whetsell, Stetzel, Hetzel

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Where is the Whetzel family from?

You can see how Whetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Whetzel families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetzel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whetzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whetzel. 40% of Whetzel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Whetzel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whetzel were Farm and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farm
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetzel 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Whetzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whetzel. For the veterans among your Whetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetzel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Whetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whetzel in 1944 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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