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Wespe Family History

Wespe 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: Espe, Wempe, Hespe, Wesp, Jesse, Espy, Wise, Weide, Westen, Beste

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Where is the Wespe family from?

You can see how Wespe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wespe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wespe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wespe families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wespe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wespe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wespe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wespe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wespe. 100% of Wespe men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Wespe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wespe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wespe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wespe. For the veterans among your Wespe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wespe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Wespe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wespe in 1964 was 79, and 94 in 1991.

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