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Weskes Family History

Weskes 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: Weekes, Westen, Berkes, Eakes, Wesley, Heikes, Perkes, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Weskes family from?

You can see how Weskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weskes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Weskes family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weskes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Weskes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weskes 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 28 census records available for the last name Weskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weskes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Weskes. 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 Weskes. For the veterans among your Weskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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