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Wesenhaver Family History

Wesenhaver 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: Westenhaver, Eisenhauer, Copenhaver, Wisenbaker, Weidenhamer

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Where is the Wesenhaver family from?

You can see how Wesenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesenhaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesenhaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wesenhaver families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesenhaver's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wesenhaver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wesenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesenhaver 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wesenhaver. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wesenhaver. For the veterans among your Wesenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesenhaver lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesenhaver 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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