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Weschner Family History

Weschner 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: Teschner, Weschler, Deschner, Taschner, Wascher, Eschler, Lechner

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Where is the Weschner family from?

You can see how Weschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weschner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weschner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Weschner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weschner 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 60 census records available for the last name Weschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weschner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Weschner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weschner. For the veterans among your Weschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weschner lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Weschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weschner in 1983 was 83, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weschner 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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