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Wesneski Family History

Wesneski 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, Wisnieski, Wisnoski, Wisnewski, Lesniewski, Wisniewski

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Where is the Wesneski family from?

You can see how Wesneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesneski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wesneski families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wesneski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wesneski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesneski 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 Wesneski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesneski. 100% of Wesneski men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wesneski women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wesneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Wesneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesneski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wesneski. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wesneski. For the veterans among your Wesneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesneski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wesneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wesneski in 1966 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesneski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesneski 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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