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Wiesinger Family History

Wiesinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Bavaria and Austria called Wiesing.

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


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Where is the Wiesinger family from?

You can see how Wiesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiesinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wiesinger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiesinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiesinger families in 1891.
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What did your Wiesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesinger. 16% of Wiesinger men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Wiesinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesinger were Teacher and Saleslady.

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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

  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesinger 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Wiesinger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wiesinger. For the veterans among your Wiesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wiesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiesinger in 1958 was 34, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesinger 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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