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Wisenberger Family History

Wisenberger 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: Eisenberger, Weisenberger, Isenberger, Weisenburger, Rosenberger

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Where is the Wisenberger family from?

You can see how Wisenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wisenberger families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wisenberger's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisenberger 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 Wisenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisenberger. 28% of Wisenberger men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Watchman
    12%

What Wisenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Wisenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenberger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wisenberger. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wisenberger. For the veterans among your Wisenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisenberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wisenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wisenberger in 1958 was 44, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisenberger 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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