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Wessell Family History

Wessell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wessel. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Vesel. Compare Wessel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wessell family from?

You can see how Wessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Wessell families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wessell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wessell families in 1891.
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What did your Wessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wessell. 100% of Wessell men worked as a Retired and 84% of Wessell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Wessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessell 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Wessell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wessell. For the veterans among your Wessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wessell in 1961 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessell 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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