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Wisenor Family History

Wisenor 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: Wisener, Wisner, Wiener, Wisor, Wiser, Wishner, Senor, Widener

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Where is the Wisenor family from?

You can see how Wisenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisenor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisenor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wisenor families living in Louisiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wisenor's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wisenor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisenor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisenor. 50% of Wisenor men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Wisenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisenor 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wisenor. 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 129 military records available for the last name Wisenor. For the veterans among your Wisenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisenor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wisenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisenor in 1962 was 32, and 94 in 2004.

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