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Wemssen Family History

Wemssen 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: Weisser, Westen, Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Remsen, Wessel

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Where is the Wemssen family from?

You can see how Wemssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemssen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wemssen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemssen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wemssen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wemssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemssen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wemssen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wemssen. For the veterans among your Wemssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemssen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Wemssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wemssen in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemssen 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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