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Wisemann Family History

Wisemann 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: Wissmann, Wiemann, Wesemann, Wiseman, Wiesemann, Eisemann, Rosemann

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Where is the Wisemann family from?

You can see how Wisemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisemann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wisemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Wisemann families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wisemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wisemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisemann. 58% of Wisemann 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Wisemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisemann 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wisemann. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wisemann. For the veterans among your Wisemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisemann lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Wisemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisemann in 1984 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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