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Wissker Family History

Wissker 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: Wissler, Wisser, Wissner, Weisser, Wicker, Kissler, Winker, Wiker

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Where is the Wissker family from?

You can see how Wissker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wissker families living in Massachusetts. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wissker's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wissker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wissker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wissker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wissker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wissker. For the veterans among your Wissker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wissker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wissker in 1967 was 86, and 70 in 1999.

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