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Wesanen Family History

Wesanen Name 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: Westen, Waisanen, Keranen, Wessner, Wesner, Lesane, Cesare, Delaney

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Where is the Wesanen family from?

You can see how Wesanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wesanen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesanen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wesanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wesanen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Wesanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Wesanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesanen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wesanen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Wesanen. For the veterans among your Wesanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesanen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wesanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wesanen in 1966 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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