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Wesenick Family History

Wesenick 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: Senick, Wernick, Lesnick, Westrick, Resnick, Bernick, Lesnik, Winnick

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Where is the Wesenick family from?

You can see how Wesenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesenick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wesenick families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesenick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wesenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesenick 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 Wesenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesenick. 60% of Wesenick 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Wesenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wesenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesenick 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wesenick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wesenick. For the veterans among your Wesenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesenick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wesenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wesenick in 1966 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesenick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesenick 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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