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Wezelman Family History

Wezelman 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: Wellman, Wesselman, Perelman, Edelman, Peelman, Seelman, Weeman

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Where is the Wezelman family from?

You can see how Wezelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wezelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wezelman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wezelman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wezelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wezelman 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 Wezelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wezelman. 50% of Wezelman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wezelman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wezelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wezelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wezelman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wezelman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wezelman. For the veterans among your Wezelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wezelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Wezelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wezelman in 1965 was 62, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wezelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wezelman 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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