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Wesela Family History

Wesela 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: Wesely, Gesell, Pesola, Wedel, Wiesel, Veselka, Vesely, Weisel, Weeda

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Where is the Wesela family from?

You can see how Wesela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesela families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wesela family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wesela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesela 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 56 census records available for the last name Wesela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesela 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wesela. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wesela. For the veterans among your Wesela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesela lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wesela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wesela in 1978 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesela 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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