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Wiessman Family History

Wiessman 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: Wessman, Wissman, Wiesman, Wieseman, Pressman, Messman, Rissman

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Where is the Wiessman family from?

You can see how Wiessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiessman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiessman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wiessman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiessman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wiessman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiessman 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 Wiessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiessman. 60% of Wiessman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wiessman women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wiessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Wiessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiessman 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 Wiessman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wiessman. For the veterans among your Wiessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiessman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Wiessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wiessman in 1970 was 69, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiessman 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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