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Wessolock Family History

Wessolock 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: Wesolek, Wesoloski, Wedlock, Weinstock, Rebstock, Westbrook, Willock

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Where is the Wessolock family from?

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

What did your Wessolock ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wessolock ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wessolock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessolock 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 Wessolock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wessolock. For the veterans among your Wessolock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessolock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Wessolock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wessolock in 1968 was 51, and 95 in 1997.

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