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Wesling Family History

Wesling Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wessling.

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


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Where is the Wesling family from?

You can see how Wesling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Wesling families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wesling's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wesling families in 1911.
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What did your Wesling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesling. 21% of Wesling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wesling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesling were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Wesling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wesling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesling 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Wesling. 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 437 military records available for the last name Wesling. For the veterans among your Wesling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesling lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wesling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wesling in 1952 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesling 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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