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Wesselman Family History

Wesselman Surname Meaning

Dutch: elaborated form of Wessel. Americanized form of German Wesselmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wesselman family from?

You can see how Wesselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesselman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wesselman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesselman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wesselman families in 1891.
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What did your Wesselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesselman. 39% of Wesselman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wesselman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wesselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wesselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselman 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Wesselman. 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 204 military records available for the last name Wesselman. For the veterans among your Wesselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wesselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wesselman in 1960 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselman 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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