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Wessitsh Family History

Wessitsh 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: Weith, Nesseth, Nesmith, Wessels, Nessmith, Smith, Beamish, Helseth

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Where is the Wessitsh family from?

You can see how Wessitsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessitsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wessitsh family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessitsh's in USA. California had the highest population of Wessitsh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wessitsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessitsh 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 Wessitsh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wessitsh. For the veterans among your Wessitsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessitsh lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Wessitsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wessitsh in 1988 was 84, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessitsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessitsh 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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