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Wespi Family History

Wespi 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: Wesp, Wei, Pepi, Espy, Espe, Crespi, West, Wempe, Desai, Vespa

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Where is the Wespi family from?

You can see how Wespi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wespi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wespi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wespi family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wespi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wespi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wespi 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 60 census records available for the last name Wespi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wespi 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wespi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wespi. For the veterans among your Wespi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wespi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Wespi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wespi in 1983 was 84, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wespi 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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