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Wuestney Family History

Wuestney 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: Westley, Westby, Whitney, Westen, Wuest, Buettner, Putney, Wesley

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Where is the Wuestney family from?

You can see how Wuestney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuestney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wuestney families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuestney's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wuestney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuestney 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 56 census records available for the last name Wuestney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuestney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wuestney. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wuestney. For the veterans among your Wuestney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuestney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Wuestney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wuestney in 1971 was 76, and 47 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuestney 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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