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Wesnefski Family History

Wesnefski 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: Wisneski, Wisnewski, Lesniewski, Wisniewski, Weslowski, Wesoloski

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Where is the Wesnefski family from?

You can see how Wesnefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesnefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesnefski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wesnefski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wesnefski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wesnefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesnefski 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 Wesnefski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wesnefski. For the veterans among your Wesnefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesnefski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Wesnefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wesnefski in 1959 was 38, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesnefski 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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