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Wisburg Family History

Wisburg Name 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: Walburg, Limburg, Risberg, Winburn, Winberg, Ginsburg, Wilberg

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Where is the Wisburg family from?

You can see how Wisburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wisburg families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisburg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wisburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisburg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wisburg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Wisburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisburg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wisburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Wisburg. For the veterans among your Wisburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisburg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Wisburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wisburg in 1984 was 96, and 93 in 1989.

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