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Wislsen Family History

Wislsen 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: Nissen, Wilden, Wiesen, Bissen, Nielsen, Wilson, Willen, Wilsey

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Where is the Wislsen family from?

You can see how Wislsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wislsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wislsen family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wislsen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wislsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wislsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wislsen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wislsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wislsen. For the veterans among your Wislsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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