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Wissa Family History

Wissa 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: Issa, Wiss, Wisse, Wass, Biss, Weiss, Wise, Kiss, Issac, Massa

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Where is the Wissa family from?

You can see how Wissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wissa family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wissa's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Wissa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissa 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 33 census records available for the last name Wissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissa 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wissa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wissa. For the veterans among your Wissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissa lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Wissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wissa in 1990 was 36, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissa 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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