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Wlese Family History

Wlese 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: Weese, Wiese, Lese, Plese, Lee, Reese, Close, Wise, Wiles, Meese

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Where is the Wlese family from?

You can see how Wlese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wlese family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlese's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Wlese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlese 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 266 census records available for the last name Wlese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlese 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wlese. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wlese. For the veterans among your Wlese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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