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Wilsing Family History

Wilsing 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: Wilding, Willing, Wissing, Wirsing, Wilking, Billing, Helsing

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Where is the Wilsing family from?

You can see how Wilsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wilsing families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilsing's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wilsing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsing. 100% of Wilsing men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Wilsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsing 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wilsing. 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 91 military records available for the last name Wilsing. For the veterans among your Wilsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsing lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilsing in 1944 was 23, and 74 in 2003.

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