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Wesnewski Family History

Wesnewski 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: Wisnewski, Lesniewski, Wisniewski, Weslowski, Wisneski, Kwasniewski

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Where is the Wesnewski family from?

You can see how Wesnewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesnewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wesnewski families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wesnewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wesnewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesnewski 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 89 census records available for the last name Wesnewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesnewski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wesnewski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wesnewski. For the veterans among your Wesnewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesnewski lifespan?

Average Wesnewski life expectancy in 1986 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesnewski 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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