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Weseth Family History

Weseth 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: Helseth, Weith, Seth, Hesketh, Nesseth, Roseth, West, Hereth, Greseth

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Where is the Weseth family from?

You can see how Weseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weseth family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weseth's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Weseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weseth 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 41 census records available for the last name Weseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weseth 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Weseth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Weseth. For the veterans among your Weseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weseth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Weseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weseth in 1974 was 71, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weseth 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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