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Wisslien Family History

Wisslien 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, Nissley, Nissen, Ainslie, Kissler, Wilden, Wiesen, Litalien

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Where is the Wisslien family from?

You can see how Wisslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisslien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wisslien families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisslien's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisslien families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wisslien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wisslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisslien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wisslien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisslien. For the veterans among your Wisslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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