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Wisser Family History

Wisser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wischer habitational name from either of two places so named.

Occupational name for a painter or whitewasher from Middle High German wīʒen.

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


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Where is the Wisser family from?

You can see how Wisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wisser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wisser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisser families in 1891.
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What did your Wisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisser. 19% of Wisser men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wisser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisser were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Mach Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisser 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Wisser. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wisser. For the veterans among your Wisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wisser in 1957 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisser 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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