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Wesbrook Family History

Wesbrook 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: Westbrook, Benbrook, Seabrook, Westbrooks, Hasbrook, Alsbrook

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Where is the Wesbrook family from?

You can see how Wesbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Wesbrook families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wesbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wesbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesbrook 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 Wesbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesbrook. 27% of Wesbrook men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wesbrook women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesbrook were Engineer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wesbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesbrook 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wesbrook. 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 300 military records available for the last name Wesbrook. For the veterans among your Wesbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesbrook lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wesbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wesbrook in 1951 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesbrook 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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