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Wessling Family History

Wessling Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Wessel.

German: habitational name from Wessling near Munich.

Wesseling near Cologne or Wesselink in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Wessling family from?

You can see how Wessling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wessling families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wessling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wessling families in 1891.
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What did your Wessling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wessling. 100% of Wessling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wessling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessling 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Wessling. 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 873 military records available for the last name Wessling. For the veterans among your Wessling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wessling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wessling in 1957 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessling 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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