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Wesolek Family History

Wesolek Surname Meaning

Polish (Wesołek): nickname from wesołek ‘jester prankster merry Andrew’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wesolek family from?

You can see how Wesolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesolek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wesolek families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wesolek's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wesolek families in 1880.
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What did your Wesolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesolek. 31% of Wesolek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wesolek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesolek were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wesolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesolek 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Wesolek. 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 401 military records available for the last name Wesolek. For the veterans among your Wesolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesolek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wesolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wesolek in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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