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Wislander Family History

Wislander 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: Auslander, Welander, Wallander, Niswander, Wicklander, Iskander

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Where is the Wislander family from?

You can see how Wislander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wislander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wislander family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wislander's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wislander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wislander 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 77 census records available for the last name Wislander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wislander 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wislander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wislander. For the veterans among your Wislander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wislander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wislander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wislander in 1968 was 91, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wislander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wislander 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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