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Wehausen Family History

Wehausen 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: Hausen, Wellhausen, Hauser, Haugen, Johansen, Clausen, Rehagen

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Where is the Wehausen family from?

You can see how Wehausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehausen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wehausen families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehausen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wehausen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehausen 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 Wehausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehausen. 39% of Wehausen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wehausen women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Repairman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Wehausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Wehausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehausen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wehausen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Wehausen. For the veterans among your Wehausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehausen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wehausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wehausen in 1966 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehausen 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.

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