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Wisenthal Family History

Wisenthal 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: Wiesenthal, Rosenthal, Lowenthal, Lilienthal, Simental, Odenthal

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Where is the Wisenthal family from?

You can see how Wisenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisenthal family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisenthal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisenthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Wisenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenthal 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Wisenthal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wisenthal. For the veterans among your Wisenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisenthal lifespan?

Average Wisenthal life expectancy in 1969 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisenthal 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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