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Weszner Family History

Weszner 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: Wessner, Wesner, Metzner, Messner, Weiner, Wester, Wisener, Wiesner

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Where is the Weszner family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weszner 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 Weszner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weszner. 100% of Weszner men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Weszner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weszner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weszner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Weszner. For the veterans among your Weszner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weszner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Weszner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weszner in 1981 was 85, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weszner 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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