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Wissmack Family History

Wissmack 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: Wissmann, Wissman, Kissack, Womack, Issac, Kossack, Warmack, Waymack

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Where is the Wissmack family from?

You can see how Wissmack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissmack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wissmack family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wissmack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wissmack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wissmack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissmack 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wissmack. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wissmack. For the veterans among your Wissmack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissmack lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Wissmack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wissmack in 1995 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wissmack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissmack 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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