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Wessenger Family History

Wessenger 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: Messenger, Wessinger, Messinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Weissinger

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Where is the Wessenger family from?

You can see how Wessenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessenger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wessenger family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessenger's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wessenger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Wessenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessenger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wessenger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wessenger. For the veterans among your Wessenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessenger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wessenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wessenger in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessenger 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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