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Wisan Family History

Wisan 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: Wiman, Wisman, Wien, Qian, Lian, Susan, Dinan, Hasan, Eisen, Wan

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Where is the Wisan family from?

You can see how Wisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wisan families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wisan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisan 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 Wisan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisan. 100% of Wisan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Wisan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wisan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Wisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wisan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wisan. For the veterans among your Wisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wisan in 1965 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisan 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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