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Wesiman Family History

Wesiman 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: Westman, Wessman, Weseman, Weiman, Leiman, Wellman, Mesman, Messman

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Where is the Wesiman family from?

You can see how Wesiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Wesiman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wesiman families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesiman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wesiman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesiman 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 148 census records available for the last name Wesiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesiman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wesiman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wesiman. For the veterans among your Wesiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesiman 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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