Wessant Family History

Wessant Surname 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: Bessent, Wessman, Messano, Descant, Weyant, Wesson, Messana, Weant, Bassano, Tennant

46	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
55	Military Records
12	Immigration Records
41	Census and Voter Lists
71	Member Trees

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Where is the Wessant family from?

You can see how Wessant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wessant family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wessant families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Wessant family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wessant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Wessant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 55 military records available for the last name Wessant. For the veterans among your Wessant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessant lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Wessant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wessant in 1976 was 46, and 88 in 2001.

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Wessant Surname Meaning

Where is the Wessant family from?

What Wessant family records will you find?

What is the average Wessant lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Wessant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wessant in 1976 was 46, and 88 in 2001.

Wessant Family History

Wessant Surname Meaning

225 record(s) for Wessant

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Where is the Wessant family from?

What Wessant family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wessant lifespan?

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Wessant Surname Meaning

225 record(s) for Wessant

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Where is the Wessant family from?

What Wessant family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wessant family history

What is the average Wessant lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wessant family tree

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