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Wesselbrand Family History

Wesselbrand 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: Wesselmann, Wesselman, Kesselman, Hasselbring, Hesselgrave, Westland

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Where is the Wesselbrand family from?

You can see how Wesselbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselbrand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wesselbrand families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesselbrand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wesselbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesselbrand 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 47 census records available for the last name Wesselbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselbrand 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wesselbrand. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wesselbrand. For the veterans among your Wesselbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselbrand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wesselbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wesselbrand in 1971 was 86, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselbrand 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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