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Wessolowski Family History

Wessolowski 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: Wesolowski, Weslowski, Wesoloski, Jesionowski, Sadlowski, Wnorowski

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Where is the Wessolowski family from?

You can see how Wessolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessolowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wessolowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wessolowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wessolowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessolowski 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 Wessolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wessolowski. 50% of Wessolowski men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Wessolowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Wessolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessolowski 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Wessolowski. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wessolowski. For the veterans among your Wessolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessolowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Wessolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wessolowski in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wessolowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessolowski 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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