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Wissemer Family History

Wissemer 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: Wisener, Wissler, Ziesemer, Wismer, Wiemer, Wesseler, Wieseler

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Where is the Wissemer family from?

You can see how Wissemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissemer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wissemer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wissemer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wissemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissemer 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 25 census records available for the last name Wissemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissemer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wissemer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wissemer. For the veterans among your Wissemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissemer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wissemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wissemer in 1978 was 89, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissemer 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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