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Wysong Family History

Wysong Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weissang itself probably a Germanized form of French Vincent.

The surname Weissang is very rare; it is found mainly in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Wysong family from?

You can see how Wysong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wysong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wysong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Wysong families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wysong's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wysong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wysong 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 Wysong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wysong. 20% of Wysong men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Wysong women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wysong were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 272 immigration records available for the last name Wysong. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wysong. For the veterans among your Wysong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysong lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wysong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wysong in 1950 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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