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Wisman Family History

Wisman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wissmann or of some similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisman family from?

You can see how Wisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Wisman families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wisman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisman families in 1891.
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What did your Wisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wisman. 100% of Wisman 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisman 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Wisman. 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 748 military records available for the last name Wisman. For the veterans among your Wisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wisman in 1944 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisman 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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