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Wesnidge Family History

Wesnidge 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: Weide, Elvidge, Wenninger, Herridge, Estridge, Weininger, Greenidge

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Where is the Wesnidge family from?

You can see how Wesnidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesnidge family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wesnidge families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesnidge's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wesnidge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesnidge 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 Wesnidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesnidge. 100% of Wesnidge men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Wesnidge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wesnidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesnidge 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 Wesnidge. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wesnidge. For the veterans among your Wesnidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesnidge lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Wesnidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wesnidge in 1976 was 92, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesnidge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesnidge 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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