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Wiseman Family History

Wiseman Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English wise ‘wise discreet’ (see Wise ) + man also wise-man ‘wise thoughtful rational skilled or intelligent person a cunning man’ (Old English wīs + mann).

The name may also have been used ironically.

Americanized form of German Weismann.

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


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Where is the Wiseman family from?

You can see how Wiseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 538 Wiseman families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wiseman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiseman families in 1891.
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What did your Wiseman 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 Wiseman. 11% of Wiseman men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Wiseman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiseman were Retired and Domestic Duties.

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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
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 179,000 census records available for the last name Wiseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiseman 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiseman. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Wiseman. For the veterans among your Wiseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiseman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wiseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiseman in 1943 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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