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Wesdorf Family History

Wesdorf 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: Wendorf, Kasdorf, Reisdorf, Waldorf, Endorf, Seedorf, Alsdorf

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Where is the Wesdorf family from?

You can see how Wesdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wesdorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesdorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wesdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesdorf 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 54 census records available for the last name Wesdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesdorf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wesdorf. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wesdorf. For the veterans among your Wesdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesdorf lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Wesdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wesdorf in 1977 was 74, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesdorf 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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