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Wessa Family History

Wessa 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: Sessa, Ressa, Lessa, Wess, Messa, Essa, Wass, Ness, Jesse, Weiss

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Where is the Wessa family from?

You can see how Wessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wessa families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wessa's in USA. California had the highest population of Wessa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wessa. 100% of Wessa men worked as a Proprietor and 67% of Wessa women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Wessa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Wessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessa 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wessa. 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 344 military records available for the last name Wessa. For the veterans among your Wessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wessa in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessa 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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