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Wesseman Family History

Wesseman 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: Wesselman, Wessman, Weseman, Kesselman, Wasserman, Wesselmann

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Where is the Wesseman family from?

You can see how Wesseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wesseman families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wesseman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wesseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesseman 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 81 census records available for the last name Wesseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesseman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wesseman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wesseman. For the veterans among your Wesseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesseman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesseman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesseman

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