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Wisa Family History

Wisa 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: Wise, Pisa, Wist, Wisz, Wish, Isa, Wiss, Lisa, Zisa, Wiza

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Where is the Wisa family from?

You can see how Wisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wisa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wisa families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wisa's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisa 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 324 census records available for the last name Wisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisa 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wisa. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wisa. For the veterans among your Wisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Wisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wisa in 1973 was 53, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisa 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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