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Weesner Family History

Weesner Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Wiesner.

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


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Where is the Weesner family from?

You can see how Weesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Weesner families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weesner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Weesner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weesner 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 did your Weesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weesner. 28% of Weesner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Weesner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weesner were Laborer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Weesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weesner 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Weesner. 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 739 military records available for the last name Weesner. For the veterans among your Weesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weesner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Weesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weesner in 1951 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weesner 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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