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Wessendarp Family History

Wessendarp 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: Wassenaar, Westendorf, Tessendorf, Wesselmann, Wesselman, Essenburg

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Where is the Wessendarp family from?

You can see how Wessendarp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessendarp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessendarp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wessendarp families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessendarp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wessendarp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessendarp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wessendarp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessendarp 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wessendarp. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wessendarp. For the veterans among your Wessendarp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessendarp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wessendarp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wessendarp in 1963 was 57, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessendarp 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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