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Wiesser Family History

Wiesser 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: Wiesner, Wiesler, Wieser, Wisser, Wiessner, Messer, Weisser, Tesser

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Where is the Wiesser family from?

You can see how Wiesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiesser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Wiesser families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiesser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiesser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Manifactune and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesser. 50% of Wiesser men worked as a Farmer Manifactune and 100% of Wiesser women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Manifactune
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wiesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Wiesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesser 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wiesser. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wiesser. For the veterans among your Wiesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Wiesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiesser in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesser 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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