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Wesseldine Family History

Wesseldine 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: Hesseltine, Wesselmann, Wesselman, Wessling, Kesselring, Missildine

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Where is the Wesseldine family from?

You can see how Wesseldine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesseldine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesseldine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wesseldine families living in Leicestershire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wesseldine's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wesseldine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesseldine 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 Wesseldine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tree Felling (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wesseldine. 100% of Wesseldine men worked as a Tree Felling (heavy Worker) and 100% of Wesseldine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tree Felling (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wesseldine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Wesseldine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesseldine 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wesseldine. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wesseldine. For the veterans among your Wesseldine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesseldine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wesseldine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wesseldine in 1967 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesseldine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesseldine 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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