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Wuesten Family History

Wuesten 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: Westen, Wuest, Wiesen, Wester, Weston, Rusten, Ruetten, Austen

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Where is the Wuesten family from?

You can see how Wuesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuesten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wuesten families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wuesten's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wuesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuesten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wuesten. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wuesten. For the veterans among your Wuesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuesten lifespan?

Average Wuesten life expectancy in 1995 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuesten 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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