This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wisenhimer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wisenhimer Family History

Wisenhimer 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: Misenhimer, Misenheimer, Eisenhauer, Wisener, Eisenzimmer, Wisenbaker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wisenhimer family from?

You can see how Wisenhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenhimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisenhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wisenhimer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisenhimer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wisenhimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisenhimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wisenhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wisenhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenhimer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wisenhimer

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wisenhimer. 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.

View all Wisenhimer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Wisenhimer. For the veterans among your Wisenhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wisenhimer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wisenhimer family history

Discover More

What is the average Wisenhimer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisenhimer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wisenhimer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial