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Wesely Family History

Wesely Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Veselý (see Vesely).

This form of the surname is also found in Poland where it is a rare variant of Polish cognate Wesoły (from wesoły ‘cheerful’).

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


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Where is the Wesely family from?

You can see how Wesely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wesely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wesely families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wesely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wesely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesely 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 Wesely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesely. 46% of Wesely men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wesely women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesely were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wesely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesely 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Wesely. 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 465 military records available for the last name Wesely. For the veterans among your Wesely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesely lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wesely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wesely in 1961 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesely 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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