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Wees Family History

Wees Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Weese.

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


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Where is the Wees family from?

You can see how Wees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Wees families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wees's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wees families in 1911.
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What did your Wees ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wees. 50% of Wees men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wees women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wees 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Wees. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wees. For the veterans among your Wees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wees lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wees in 1955 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wees

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wees 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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