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Wiessmann Family History

Wiessmann 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: Wissmann, Wiesmann, Wiesemann, Weissmann, Weismann, Wessman, Tessmann

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Where is the Wiessmann family from?

You can see how Wiessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiessmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiessmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wiessmann families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiessmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiessmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wiessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiessmann 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wiessmann. 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 160 military records available for the last name Wiessmann. For the veterans among your Wiessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiessmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wiessmann in 1965 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiessmann 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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