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Wesslen Family History

Wesslen 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: Wessler, Tessler, Westen, Fessler, Wesley, Jessen, Kessler, Hessler

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Where is the Wesslen family from?

You can see how Wesslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesslen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wesslen family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesslen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wesslen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesslen 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 Wesslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesslen. 50% of Wesslen men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Wesslen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Wesslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesslen 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Wesslen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wesslen. For the veterans among your Wesslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesslen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Wesslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wesslen in 1965 was 88, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesslen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesslen 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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