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Wreisner Family History

Wreisner 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: Reisner, Weisner, Kreiser, Weisser, Reiser, Beisner, Reiner, Kreiner

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wreisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreisner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wreisner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wreisner. For the veterans among your Wreisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreisner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wreisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wreisner in 1962 was 96, and 80 in 2002.

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