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Wisson Family History

Wisson Surname Meaning

Variant of Whisson; see John Wisson or Whisson 1630 in PROB 11 (Cobham Surrey).

Possibly sometimes a variant of Whiston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wisson family from?

You can see how Wisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Wisson families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wisson's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Wisson families in 1891.
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What did your Wisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wisson. 50% of Wisson men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 89% of Wisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisson were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisson 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Wisson. 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 260 military records available for the last name Wisson. For the veterans among your Wisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wisson in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisson 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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