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Wisecup Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Weiskopf .

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


Similar surnames: Wise, Wiser, Wiseman, Riser, Eiseman, Wieck, Dicus, Seck, Hisey

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Where is the Wisecup family from?

You can see how Wisecup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisecup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisecup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Wisecup families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisecup's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisecup families in 1840.
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What did your Wisecup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisecup. 31% of Wisecup men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Wisecup women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisecup were Laborer Wpa and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Laborer Wpa
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wisecup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisecup 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Wisecup. 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 558 military records available for the last name Wisecup. For the veterans among your Wisecup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisecup lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wisecup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wisecup in 1954 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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