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Wisda Family History

Wisda 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: Wilda, Ida, Wild, Iida, Wind, Issa, Wise, Wada, Vida, Siska

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Where is the Wisda family from?

You can see how Wisda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wisda families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wisda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisda 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 Wisda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisda. 42% of Wisda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wisda women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    42%
  • Quiller
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wisda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Wisda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisda 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wisda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Wisda. For the veterans among your Wisda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wisda in 1963 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisda 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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