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Wessela Family History

Wessela 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: Wessel, Wessels, Wessell, Kessel, Hessel, Ressel, Wesselman, Gessel

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Where is the Wessela family from?

You can see how Wessela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wessela family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wessela's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Wessela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessela 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 115 census records available for the last name Wessela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessela 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wessela. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wessela. For the veterans among your Wessela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessela lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Wessela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wessela in 1957 was 45, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessela 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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