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Weselak Family History

Weselak 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: Debelak, Westlake, Selak, Wesely, Wesolek, Weseloh, Weseman, Gesell

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Where is the Weselak family from?

You can see how Weselak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weselak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Weselak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Weselak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Weselak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Weselak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weselak 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 Weselak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weselak. 77% of Weselak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Weselak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Weselak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weselak 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Weselak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weselak. For the veterans among your Weselak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weselak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Weselak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Weselak in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weselak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weselak 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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