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Wisy Family History

Wisy 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: Wise, Wist, Wisz, Wish, Wisby, Wiss, Lisy, Wien, Wass, Wild

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Where is the Wisy family from?

You can see how Wisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wisy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wisy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wisy. For the veterans among your Wisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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