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Wispe Family History

Wispe 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: Wise, Wisse, Pipe, Lippe, Winge, Lipe, Wire, Rise, Hippe, Espe

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Where is the Wispe family from?

You can see how Wispe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wispe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wispe families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wispe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wispe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wispe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wispe 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 36 census records available for the last name Wispe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wispe 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wispe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wispe. For the veterans among your Wispe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wispe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wispe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wispe in 1961 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wispe 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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