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Wespy Family History

Wespy 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: Espy, Wesp, Wesby, Westby, Lesky, Espe, Wesley, Espey, West, Welby

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Where is the Wespy family from?

You can see how Wespy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wespy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wespy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wespy families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wespy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wespy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Wespy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wespy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wespy. 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 91 military records available for the last name Wespy. For the veterans among your Wespy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wespy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wespy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wespy in 1967 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wespy 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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