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Wismeyer Family History

Wismeyer 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: Widmeyer, Wisener, Wiedmeyer, Wittmeyer, Tiemeyer, Wismer, Niemeyer

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Where is the Wismeyer family from?

You can see how Wismeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wismeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wismeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wismeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wismeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wismeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wismeyer 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 201 census records available for the last name Wismeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wismeyer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wismeyer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wismeyer. For the veterans among your Wismeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wismeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Wismeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wismeyer in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wismeyer 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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