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Wehust Family History

Wehust 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: Wehunt, West, Mehus, Hust, Reust, Werst, Weist, Wehrs, Weast, Herbst

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Where is the Wehust family from?

You can see how Wehust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehust family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wehust families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehust's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wehust families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehust 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 57 census records available for the last name Wehust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehust 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wehust. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wehust. For the veterans among your Wehust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehust lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wehust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wehust in 1971 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehust 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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