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Wehus Family History

Wehus 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: Mehus, Wehrs, Weiss, Reus, Jesus, Melhus, Wells, Wehr, Debus, Wehde

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Where is the Wehus family from?

You can see how Wehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wehus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehus 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 50 census records available for the last name Wehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehus 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wehus. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wehus. For the veterans among your Wehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wehus in 1965 was 37, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehus 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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