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Wismans Family History

Wismans 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: Wisman, Lisman, Widman, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Wiman, Weismann, Wiemann

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Where is the Wismans family from?

You can see how Wismans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wismans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wismans families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wismans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wismans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wismans 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 34 census records available for the last name Wismans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wismans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wismans. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wismans. For the veterans among your Wismans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wismans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Wismans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wismans in 1966 was 67, and 92 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wismans 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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