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Wissmuller Family History

Wissmuller 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: Rissmiller, Weismiller, Rossmiller, Wissler, Winemiller, Windmiller

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Where is the Wissmuller family from?

You can see how Wissmuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissmuller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wissmuller family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissmuller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wissmuller families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wissmuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissmuller 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wissmuller. 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 274 military records available for the last name Wissmuller. For the veterans among your Wissmuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissmuller lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wissmuller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wissmuller in 1970 was 69, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissmuller 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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