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Wesberry Family History

Wesberry 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: Westberry, Dewberry, Newberry, Rasberry, Deberry, Elsberry, Sedberry

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Where is the Wesberry family from?

You can see how Wesberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wesberry families living in South Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wesberry's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wesberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesberry 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 Wesberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesberry. 42% of Wesberry men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Wesberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Wesberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesberry 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wesberry. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wesberry. For the veterans among your Wesberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesberry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wesberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wesberry in 1966 was 59, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesberry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesberry 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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