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Wesselius Family History

Wesselius 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: Wessels, Wessells, Wesselman, Wessling, Wessel, Wesseler, Wessell

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Where is the Wesselius family from?

You can see how Wesselius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesselius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wesselius families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wesselius's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wesselius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesselius 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 Wesselius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesselius. 67% of Wesselius men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wesselius women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wesselius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Wesselius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselius 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Wesselius. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wesselius. For the veterans among your Wesselius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wesselius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wesselius in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselius 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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