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Waisenen Family History

Waisenen 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: Waisanen, Wisener, Raisanen, Waisner, Wiesen, Wainer, Haisten

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Where is the Waisenen family from?

You can see how Waisenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waisenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waisenen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waisenen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Waisenen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Waisenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waisenen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Waisenen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waisenen. For the veterans among your Waisenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waisenen lifespan?

Average Waisenen life expectancy in 2004 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waisenen 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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