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Wessmann Family History

Wessmann 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: Weissmann, Wissmann, Weismann, Wessman, Tessmann, Wesemann, Wassmann

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Where is the Wessmann family from?

You can see how Wessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wessmann families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wessmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wessmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessmann 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 Wessmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wessmann. 50% of Wessmann men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Wessmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Wessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessmann 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Wessmann. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wessmann. For the veterans among your Wessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessmann lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Wessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wessmann in 1984 was 68, and 66 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessmann 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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