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Wessenberg Family History

Wessenberg 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: Wesenberg, Wassenberg, Westenberg, Weisenberg, Essenburg, Eisenberg

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Where is the Wessenberg family from?

You can see how Wessenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wessenberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wessenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessenberg 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 Wessenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wessenberg. 100% of Wessenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wessenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Wessenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessenberg 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wessenberg. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wessenberg. For the veterans among your Wessenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wessenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wessenberg in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessenberg 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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