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Weselis Family History

Weselis 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, Wessels, Weseloh, Deselms, Wessells, Wheelis, Melis, Gesell

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Where is the Weselis family from?

You can see how Weselis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weselis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weselis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Weselis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Weselis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weselis 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 14 census records available for the last name Weselis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weselis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Weselis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weselis. For the veterans among your Weselis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weselis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weselis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weselis in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weselis 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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