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Wesner Family History

Wesner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wessner.

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


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Where is the Wesner family from?

You can see how Wesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Wesner families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wesner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wesner families in 1911.
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What did your Wesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wesner. 100% of Wesner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesner 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Wesner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wesner. For the veterans among your Wesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wesner in 1958 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesner 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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