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Wisenborn Family History

Wisenborn 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: Weisenborn, Wittenborn, Weissenborn, Winborn, Winburn, Wisener

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Where is the Wisenborn family from?

You can see how Wisenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisenborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wisenborn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisenborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisenborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisenborn 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 Wisenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisenborn. 100% of Wisenborn men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Wisenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenborn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wisenborn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wisenborn. For the veterans among your Wisenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisenborn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wisenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wisenborn in 1965 was 83, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisenborn 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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