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Wesp Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Welt, Weng, Oest, Wiest, Mesa, Weiss, Wege, Terp, Hespe, Keup

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Where is the Wesp family from?

You can see how Wesp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 46 Wesp families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wesp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wesp families in 1880.
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What did your Wesp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesp. 18% of Wesp men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Wesp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesp were Clerk and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wesp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesp 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Wesp. 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 464 military records available for the last name Wesp. For the veterans among your Wesp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wesp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wesp in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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