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Wehs Family History

Wehs 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: Wehr, Weis, Kehs, Wess, Wels, Wees, Weihs, Wehrs, Wehe, Wei

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Where is the Wehs family from?

You can see how Wehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wehs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wehs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wehs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehs 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 Wehs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehs. 100% of Wehs men worked as a Repairman.

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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

  • Repairman
    100%

What Wehs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Wehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehs 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wehs. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wehs. For the veterans among your Wehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wehs in 1968 was 80, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehs 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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