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Wesselink Family History

Wesselink 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: Hesselink, Wessling, Wesselmann, Asselin, Wesselman, Kesselring

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Where is the Wesselink family from?

You can see how Wesselink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesselink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wesselink families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesselink's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wesselink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesselink 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 Wesselink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesselink. 43% of Wesselink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wesselink women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Retired
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wesselink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Wesselink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselink 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Wesselink. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wesselink. For the veterans among your Wesselink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselink lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wesselink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wesselink in 1960 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesselink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselink 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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