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Wesr Family History

Wesr 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: Wear, Weir, Wehr, West, Wess, Wesp, Wei, Bear, Beer, Wen

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Where is the Wesr family from?

You can see how Wesr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wesr families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Wesr families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wesr families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesr 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 55 census records available for the last name Wesr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wesr. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wesr. For the veterans among your Wesr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesr lifespan?

Average Wesr life expectancy in 1997 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesr 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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