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Weisensel Family History

Weisensel Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. It originates from the northwestern part of Bavaria. In the US it is found mainly in WI.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weisensel family from?

You can see how Weisensel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisensel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisensel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Weisensel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisensel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weisensel families in 1880.
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What did your Weisensel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisensel. 65% of Weisensel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weisensel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisensel were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Weisensel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Weisensel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisensel 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Weisensel. 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 180 military records available for the last name Weisensel. For the veterans among your Weisensel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisensel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weisensel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weisensel in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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