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Wissmar Family History

Wissmar 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: Wissman, Rissman, Wissmann, Wissler, Wessman, Wisman, Wismer, Wiseman

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Where is the Wissmar family from?

You can see how Wissmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wissmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wissmar families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wissmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wissmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissmar 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 Wissmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wissmar. 100% of Wissmar men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wissmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wissmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissmar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wissmar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wissmar. For the veterans among your Wissmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissmar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wissmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wissmar in 1964 was 84, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissmar 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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