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Wyseman Family History

Wyseman 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: Wiseman, Weseman, Roseman, Wyman, Baseman, Wideman, Wakeman, Kaseman

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Where is the Wyseman family from?

You can see how Wyseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyseman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wyseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wyseman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyseman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wyseman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyseman 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 179 census records available for the last name Wyseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyseman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wyseman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wyseman. For the veterans among your Wyseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyseman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Wyseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wyseman in 1982 was 96, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyseman 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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