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Waisner Family History

Waisner Surname Meaning

German: variant (mainly in Slavic regions) of Weisner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waisner family from?

You can see how Waisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Waisner families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waisner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waisner families in 1891.
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What did your Waisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waisner. 37% of Waisner men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Waisner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waisner were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Waisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waisner 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Waisner. 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 353 military records available for the last name Waisner. For the veterans among your Waisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waisner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waisner in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waisner 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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