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Wesnitzer Family History

Wesnitzer 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: Snitzer, Wenninger, Sitzer, Mentzer, Konitzer, Wester, Weininger

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Where is the Wesnitzer family from?

You can see how Wesnitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesnitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesnitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wesnitzer families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Wesnitzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wesnitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesnitzer 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 177 census records available for the last name Wesnitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesnitzer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wesnitzer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wesnitzer. For the veterans among your Wesnitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesnitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wesnitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wesnitzer in 1965 was 44, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesnitzer 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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