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Wessies Family History

Wessies 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: Messier, Jessie, Tessier, Wessel, Esses, Wessler, Wessner, Wessels

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Where is the Wessies family from?

You can see how Wessies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessies families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wessies families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessies's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wessies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wessies ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wessies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessies 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wessies. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wessies. For the veterans among your Wessies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessies lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wessies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wessies in 1971 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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