Wettaw Family History

Wettaw 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: Cetta, Wetter, Petta, Lettau, Wettig, Lettow, Rettew, Pettay, Nitta, Cotta

68	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
76	Census and Voter Lists
220	Member Trees

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Where is the Wettaw family from?

You can see how Wettaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wettaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wettaw families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wettaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wettaw families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wettaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Wettaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wettaw. 60% of Wettaw men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Wettaw 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.

Chauffeur

60%

Clerk

40%

Stenographer

100%

What Wettaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 76 census records available for the last name Wettaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wettaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Wettaw. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Wettaw. For the veterans among your Wettaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wettaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wettaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wettaw in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

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Wettaw Surname Meaning

Where is the Wettaw family from?

What did your Wettaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wettaw. 60% of Wettaw men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Wettaw women worked as a Stenographer.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Chauffeur

60%

Clerk

40%

Stenographer

100%

What Wettaw family records will you find?

What is the average Wettaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wettaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wettaw in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

Wettaw Family History

Wettaw Surname Meaning

376 record(s) for Wettaw

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Wettaw Surname Meaning

376 record(s) for Wettaw

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Where is the Wettaw family from?

What did your Wettaw ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Wettaw family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wettaw family history

What is the average Wettaw lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wettaw family tree

Search for another surname