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Wisehaupt Family History

Wisehaupt 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: Wisehart, Weishaupt, Wishart, Wisecup, Eisenhauer, Arsenault, Haupt

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Where is the Wisehaupt family from?

You can see how Wisehaupt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisehaupt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisehaupt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wisehaupt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisehaupt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisehaupt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisehaupt 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 Wisehaupt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisehaupt. 72% of Wisehaupt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Work
    29%

What Wisehaupt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Wisehaupt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisehaupt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wisehaupt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wisehaupt. For the veterans among your Wisehaupt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisehaupt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wisehaupt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wisehaupt in 1955 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisehaupt 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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