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Wesloh Family History

Wesloh 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: Weseloh, Welsh, Welch, Wesley, Weston, Teslow, Heslop, Wesson, Wesler

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Where is the Wesloh family from?

You can see how Wesloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesloh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesloh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wesloh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesloh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wesloh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesloh 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 Wesloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesloh. 50% of Wesloh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Wesloh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Wesloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesloh 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wesloh. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wesloh. For the veterans among your Wesloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesloh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wesloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wesloh in 1965 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesloh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesloh 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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