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Wessberg Family History

Wessberg 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: Westberg, Weisberg, Weissberg, Weinberg, Weberg, Mossberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Wessberg family from?

You can see how Wessberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wessberg families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wessberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wessberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessberg 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 Wessberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wessberg. 43% of Wessberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Wessberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Wessberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessberg 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Wessberg. 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 107 military records available for the last name Wessberg. For the veterans among your Wessberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wessberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wessberg in 1955 was 41, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessberg 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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