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Wysinger Family History

Wysinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weissinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wysinger family from?

You can see how Wysinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wysinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wysinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wysinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wysinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wysinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wysinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wysinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wysinger. 40% of Wysinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wysinger women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wysinger were Ranching and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Ranching
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Sewers
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Wysinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wysinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wysinger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wysinger. 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 212 military records available for the last name Wysinger. For the veterans among your Wysinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wysinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wysinger in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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