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Wexman Family History

Wexman 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: Waxman, Wedman, Wenman, Werman, Wehman, Weyman, Weeman, Wegman

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Where is the Wexman family from?

You can see how Wexman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wexman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wexman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wexman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wexman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wexman 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 154 census records available for the last name Wexman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wexman. 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 Wexman. For the veterans among your Wexman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Wexman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wexman in 1958 was 52, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexman 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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