Wette Family History

Wette Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wetter, Jette, Mette, Witte, Wente, Sette, Welte, Vette, Fette, White

4,000 record(s) for Wette

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
744	Military Records
288	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
378	Member Trees

Where is the Wette family from?

You can see how Wette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wette family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wette's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wette families in 1840.

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

What did your Wette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wette. 19% of Wette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wette were Foreman and Stenographer.

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

Laborer

19%

Farmer

14%

Clerk

14%

Foreman

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

34%

Saleslady

23%

Housewife

23%

Stenographer

23%

What Wette family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Wette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 288 immigration records available for the last name Wette. 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.

Military Records

There are 744 military records available for the last name Wette. For the veterans among your Wette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wette lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Wette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wette in 1971 was 81, and 70 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wette 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.