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Wismeyer Family History

Wismeyer 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: Widmeyer, Wisener, Wiedmeyer, Wittmeyer, Tiemeyer, Wismer, Niemeyer

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Where is the Wismeyer family from?

You can see how Wismeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wismeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wismeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wismeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wismeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wismeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wismeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wismeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wismeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wismeyer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wismeyer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wismeyer. For the veterans among your Wismeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wismeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Wismeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wismeyer in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 1995.

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