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Weresh Family History

Weresh 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: Peres, Welsh, Teresi, Suresh, Weese, Hereth, Buresh, Ereth, Beres

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Where is the Weresh family from?

You can see how Weresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weresh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weresh family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Weresh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weresh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weresh 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 Weresh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weresh. 100% of Weresh men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Weresh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Weresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weresh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Weresh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Weresh. For the veterans among your Weresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weresh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Weresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weresh in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weresh 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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