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Wisbeck Family History

Wisbeck 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: Witbeck, Weisbeck, Dilbeck, Osbeck, Whitbeck, Filbeck, Walbeck, Wieck

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Where is the Wisbeck family from?

You can see how Wisbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wisbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wisbeck families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisbeck's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Wisbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisbeck 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 162 census records available for the last name Wisbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisbeck 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wisbeck. 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 119 military records available for the last name Wisbeck. For the veterans among your Wisbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisbeck lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wisbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wisbeck in 1951 was 50, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisbeck 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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