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Wesiter Family History

Wesiter 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: Wester, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester, Westen, Wetter

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Where is the Wesiter family from?

You can see how Wesiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wesiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wesiter families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesiter's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wesiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesiter 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 12 census records available for the last name Wesiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesiter 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 Wesiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wesiter. For the veterans among your Wesiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesiter lifespan?

Average Wesiter life expectancy in 2002 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesiter 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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