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Wese Family History

Wese 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: Wise, West, Weese, Wiese, Wege, Nese, Wee, Lese, Weise, Wess

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Where is the Wese family from?

You can see how Wese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wese families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wese 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 Wese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wese. 100% of Wese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wese 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Wese. 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 687 military records available for the last name Wese. For the veterans among your Wese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wese in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wese 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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