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Wehser Family History

Wehser 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: Wehrer, Wehler, Weiser, Welser, Wehner, Messer, Weller, Zehner

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Where is the Wehser family from?

You can see how Wehser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wehser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wehser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehser 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 81 census records available for the last name Wehser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehser 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wehser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wehser. For the veterans among your Wehser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Wehser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wehser in 1966 was 58, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehser 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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