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Wesseln Family History

Wesseln 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: Wessel, Wessels, Wessell, Kessel, Westen, Hessel, Ressel, Jessen

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Where is the Wesseln family from?

You can see how Wesseln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesseln family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesseln family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesseln's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wesseln families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesseln 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 Wesseln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesseln. 100% of Wesseln men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wesseln women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Wesseln family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wesseln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesseln 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wesseln. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wesseln. For the veterans among your Wesseln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesseln lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wesseln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wesseln in 1977 was 75, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesseln

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesseln 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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