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Wesen Family History

Wesen 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: Westen, Wiesen, Olsen, Leven, Wen, Wien, Eden, Wein, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Wesen family from?

You can see how Wesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wesen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesen 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 Wesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesen. 53% of Wesen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Lineman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Wesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesen 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Wesen. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wesen. For the veterans among your Wesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wesen in 1968 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesen 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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