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Wessolek Family History

Wessolek 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: Wesolek, Wessler, Wesseler, Wszolek, Tessler, Fessler, Wesley

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Where is the Wessolek family from?

You can see how Wessolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessolek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessolek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wessolek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wessolek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wessolek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wessolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessolek 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wessolek. 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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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Wessolek. For the veterans among your Wessolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessolek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wessolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wessolek in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessolek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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