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Wisse Family History

Wisse Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Wiese. variant of Wiss.

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


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Where is the Wisse family from?

You can see how Wisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wisse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wisse families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wisse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisse. 31% of Wisse men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Wisse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisse were Salesman and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Wisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisse 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Wisse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisse. For the veterans among your Wisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisse lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wisse in 1946 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisse 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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