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Wessbecker Family History

Wessbecker 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: Weisbecker, Neubecker, Keesecker, Weisberger, Besecker, Wesseler

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Where is the Wessbecker family from?

You can see how Wessbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessbecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessbecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wessbecker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessbecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wessbecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessbecker 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 Wessbecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wessbecker. 50% of Wessbecker men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wessbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wessbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessbecker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wessbecker. 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 Wessbecker. For the veterans among your Wessbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessbecker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wessbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wessbecker in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessbecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessbecker 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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