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Wessin Family History

Wessin 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: Tessin, Pessin, Westin, Zessin, Lessin, Wesson, Wein, Westen, Bassin

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Where is the Wessin family from?

You can see how Wessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wessin family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessin's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Wessin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessin 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 122 census records available for the last name Wessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wessin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wessin. For the veterans among your Wessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wessin in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessin 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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