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Wisey Family History

Wisey 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: Wise, Wiley, Wisby, Wisely, Wilsey, Wiser, Winey, Hisey, Wisbey

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Where is the Wisey family from?

You can see how Wisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wisey families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wisey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisey 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 Wisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wisey. 100% of Wisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Wisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wisey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wisey. For the veterans among your Wisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wisey in 1972 was 66, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisey 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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