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Wesser Family History

Wesser 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: Messer, Weisser, Tesser, Lesser, Besser, Nesser, Esser, Wasser

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Where is the Wesser family from?

You can see how Wesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wesser families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wesser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesser 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 Wesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesser. 31% of Wesser men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wesser women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesser were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Wesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesser 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Wesser. 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 420 military records available for the last name Wesser. For the veterans among your Wesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wesser in 1958 was 71, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesser 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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