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Wisebaker Family History

Wisebaker 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: Wisenbaker, Wisener, Wieber, Wiebke, Niebauer, Wisecarver, Winebarger

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Where is the Wisebaker family from?

You can see how Wisebaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisebaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisebaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wisebaker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisebaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisebaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisebaker 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 Wisebaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisebaker. 100% of Wisebaker men worked as a Machinist.

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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
    100%

What Wisebaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wisebaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisebaker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wisebaker. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wisebaker. For the veterans among your Wisebaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisebaker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wisebaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wisebaker in 1971 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisebaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisebaker 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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