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Wessendorf Family History

Wessendorf 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: Westendorf, Tessendorf, Wellendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Wessendorf family from?

You can see how Wessendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wessendorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessendorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wessendorf families in 1891.
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What did your Wessendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Die Maker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wessendorf. 18% of Wessendorf men worked as a Die Maker and 34% of Wessendorf women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wessendorf were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Die Maker
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Wessendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wessendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessendorf 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Wessendorf. 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 261 military records available for the last name Wessendorf. For the veterans among your Wessendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessendorf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wessendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wessendorf in 1945 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessendorf 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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