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Wistert Family History

Wistert 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: Winter, Lister, Wilbert, Wishart, Wilfert, Witter, Wester, Wisner

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Where is the Wistert family from?

You can see how Wistert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wistert families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Wistert families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wistert's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wistert families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wistert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistert 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wistert. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wistert. For the veterans among your Wistert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wistert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wistert in 1978 was 92, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistert 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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