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Wetterholt Family History

Wetterholt Name 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: Wetherholt, Westerhold, Westerholm, Wetherhold, Weatherholt

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Where is the Wetterholt family from?

You can see how Wetterholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetterholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wetterholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wetterholt families living in Kansas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wetterholt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wetterholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetterholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wetterholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wetterholt. 100% of Wetterholt men worked as a Conductor. .

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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 1940

  • Conductor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wetterholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetterholt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wetterholt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Wetterholt. For the veterans among your Wetterholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetterholt lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Wetterholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wetterholt in 1991 was 68, and 82 in 1998.

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