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Wesinger Family History

Wesinger 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: Kesinger, Wehinger, Wiesinger, Weinger, Wasinger, Wessinger, Wysinger

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Where is the Wesinger family from?

You can see how Wesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wesinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wesinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wesinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesinger 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 Wesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesinger. 100% of Wesinger 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wesinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Wesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesinger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wesinger. 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 Wesinger. For the veterans among your Wesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wesinger in 1970 was 58, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesinger 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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