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Wissestad Family History

Wissestad 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: Hillestad, Smestad, Winstead, Wasserman, Shelstad, Sestak, Kallestad

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Where is the Wissestad family from?

You can see how Wissestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wissestad family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissestad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wissestad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wissestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissestad 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wissestad. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wissestad. For the veterans among your Wissestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissestad lifespan?

Average Wissestad life expectancy in 1985 was 106 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissestad 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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