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Wesney Family History

Wesney 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: Wesley, Wesner, Cerney, Westby, Heaney, Westen, Feeney, Gosney

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Where is the Wesney family from?

You can see how Wesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wesney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wesney family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesney's in USA. California had the highest population of Wesney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wesney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesney. 34% of Wesney 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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What Wesney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Wesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesney 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wesney. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wesney. For the veterans among your Wesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wesney in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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