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Wekesser Family History

Wekesser 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: Weckesser, Weisser, Weesner, Messer, Kessel, De Keyser, Tesser

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Where is the Wekesser family from?

You can see how Wekesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wekesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wekesser families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wekesser's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wekesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wekesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Wekesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wekesser 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wekesser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wekesser. For the veterans among your Wekesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wekesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Wekesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wekesser in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wekesser 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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