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Wissing Family History

Wissing Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named (see Wissink).

German: habitational name from Wissingen near Osnabrück or Wissing in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Wissing family from?

You can see how Wissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wissing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wissing families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wissing's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wissing families in 1891.
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What did your Wissing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wissing. 17% of Wissing men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Wissing women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wissing were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissing 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Wissing. 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 667 military records available for the last name Wissing. For the veterans among your Wissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissing lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wissing in 1951 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissing 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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