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Wisinger Family History

Wisinger 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: Tisinger, Risinger, Wiesinger, Disinger, Wasinger, Wissinger

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Where is the Wisinger family from?

You can see how Wisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Wisinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wisinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisinger 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 Wisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisinger. 46% of Wisinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Start Dept Laborer
    19%

What Wisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisinger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Wisinger. 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 265 military records available for the last name Wisinger. For the veterans among your Wisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wisinger in 1963 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisinger 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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