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Wexstaff Family History

Wexstaff 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: Wagstaff, Westall, Staff, Westhoff, Wenzlaff, Mustafa, Eustace

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Where is the Wexstaff family from?

You can see how Wexstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexstaff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wexstaff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wexstaff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wexstaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wexstaff 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 74 census records available for the last name Wexstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexstaff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wexstaff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wexstaff. For the veterans among your Wexstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexstaff lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Wexstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wexstaff in 1983 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexstaff 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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