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Wisemiller Family History

Wisemiller 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: Winemiller, Weismiller, Rissmiller, Eidemiller, Windmiller, Rismiller

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Where is the Wisemiller family from?

You can see how Wisemiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisemiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisemiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wisemiller families living in British Columbia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wisemiller's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wisemiller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisemiller 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 Wisemiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisemiller. 67% of Wisemiller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wisemiller women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Wisemiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Wisemiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisemiller 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wisemiller. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wisemiller. For the veterans among your Wisemiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisemiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wisemiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wisemiller in 1962 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisemiller 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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