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Wezeman Family History

Wezeman 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: Weeman, Weseman, Hegeman, Beeman, Wellman, Wideman, Wedman, Wenman

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Where is the Wezeman family from?

You can see how Wezeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wezeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wezeman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wezeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wezeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wezeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wezeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Lithographer
    50%
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What Wezeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Wezeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wezeman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wezeman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wezeman. For the veterans among your Wezeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wezeman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wezeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wezeman in 1967 was 47, and 99 in 2003.

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