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Wehusen Family History

Wehusen 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: Husen, Seehusen, Eisen, Elsen, Weisser, Westen, Huse, Wiesen, Wehrer

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What did your Wehusen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wehusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehusen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wehusen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wehusen. For the veterans among your Wehusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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