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Wessinger Family History

Wessinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Wessingen near Tübingen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wessinger family from?

You can see how Wessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wessinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wessinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wessinger families in 1891.
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What did your Wessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wessinger. 30% of Wessinger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wessinger women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wessinger were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    21%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessinger 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Wessinger. 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 849 military records available for the last name Wessinger. For the veterans among your Wessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wessinger in 1947 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessinger 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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