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Wisnet Family History

Wisnet Surname 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: Wisner, Wise, Disney, Risner, Wisener, Wist, Eisner, Wint, Wiesner

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Where is the Wisnet family from?

You can see how Wisnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisnet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wisnet families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisnet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wisnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Wisnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wisnet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Wisnet. For the veterans among your Wisnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wisnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wisnet in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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