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Wesslink Family History

Wesslink 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: Wessling, Wassink, Westling, Hessling, Wesling, Wissink, Hesselink

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Where is the Wesslink family from?

You can see how Wesslink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesslink family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wesslink families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Wesslink families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesslink's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wesslink families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesslink 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 351 census records available for the last name Wesslink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesslink 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 Wesslink. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wesslink. For the veterans among your Wesslink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesslink lifespan?

Average Wesslink life expectancy in 1976 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesslink 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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