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Wuestman Family History

Wuestman 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: Westman, Justman, Wessman, Kunstman, Dustman, Weitman, Wertman

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Where is the Wuestman family from?

You can see how Wuestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuestman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuestman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wuestman families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wuestman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wuestman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuestman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Wuestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuestman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wuestman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wuestman. For the veterans among your Wuestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuestman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wuestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wuestman in 1969 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuestman 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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