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Wuese Family History

Wuese 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: Wuest, Weese, Wiese, Fuse, Reese, Hulse, Wise, Meese, Huse, Beese

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Where is the Wuese family from?

You can see how Wuese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wuese family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuese's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wuese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wuese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuese 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wuese. 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 military records available for the last name Wuese. For the veterans among your Wuese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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