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Wisecarver Family History

Wisecarver Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Weisgerber.

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


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Where is the Wisecarver family from?

You can see how Wisecarver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisecarver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisecarver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Wisecarver families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisecarver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisecarver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisecarver 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 Wisecarver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisecarver. 45% of Wisecarver men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wisecarver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisecarver were Farm Operator and Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

What Wisecarver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wisecarver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisecarver 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wisecarver. 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 614 military records available for the last name Wisecarver. For the veterans among your Wisecarver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisecarver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisecarver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wisecarver in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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