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Wesners Family History

Wesners 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: Wesner, Weiner, Wester, Wiesner, Wenner, Wisner, Lesner, Weers

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Where is the Wesners family from?

You can see how Wesners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesners family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesners family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesners's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wesners families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesners 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 Wesners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesners 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 Wesners. 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 Wesners. For the veterans among your Wesners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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