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Wesho Family History

Wesho 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: Wehr, Esco, Vesco, Welsh, Tesh, West, Sesto, Lesko, Weston, Besco

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Wesho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesho 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wesho. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wesho. For the veterans among your Wesho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesho lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wesho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wesho in 1971 was 68, and 67 in 2001.

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