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Weseloh Family History

Weseloh Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Hanover.

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


Similar surnames: Weisel, Wehler, Teslow, Esch, Weedon, Wessel, Wesseler, Weston

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Where is the Weseloh family from?

You can see how Weseloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weseloh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weseloh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Weseloh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Weseloh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weseloh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weseloh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weseloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weseloh. 39% of Weseloh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weseloh women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weseloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weseloh 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Weseloh. 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 298 military records available for the last name Weseloh. For the veterans among your Weseloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weseloh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weseloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weseloh in 1960 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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