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Wisdom Family History

Wisdom Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex Surrey Hampshire and Kent): nickname for a wise or learned person from Middle English wisdom

(Old English wīsdōm) ‘wisdom learning’.

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


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Where is the Wisdom family from?

You can see how Wisdom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisdom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisdom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 240 Wisdom families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wisdom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisdom families in 1891.
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What did your Wisdom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wisdom. 14% of Wisdom men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Wisdom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisdom were Butcher and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Wisdom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisdom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wisdom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wisdom. For the veterans among your Wisdom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisdom lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wisdom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wisdom in 1942 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisdom 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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