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Wesbecher Family History

Wesbecher 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: Weisbecker, Mesecher, Becher, Neubecker, Wascher, Weisberger

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Where is the Wesbecher family from?

You can see how Wesbecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesbecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wesbecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wesbecher families living in Worcestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wesbecher's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wesbecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesbecher 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 Wesbecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesbecher. 75% of Wesbecher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wesbecher women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    75%
  • Farm Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wesbecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Wesbecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesbecher 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wesbecher. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wesbecher. For the veterans among your Wesbecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesbecher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wesbecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wesbecher in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesbecher 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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