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Wisenbaker Family History

Wisenbaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weissenbacher or Weisenbacher variants of Weisenbach.

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


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Where is the Wisenbaker family from?

You can see how Wisenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenbaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisenbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wisenbaker families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisenbaker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wisenbaker families in 1891.
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What did your Wisenbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisenbaker. 64% of Wisenbaker men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wisenbaker women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisenbaker were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    64%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenbaker 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Wisenbaker. 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 511 military records available for the last name Wisenbaker. For the veterans among your Wisenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisenbaker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wisenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wisenbaker in 1953 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisenbaker 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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