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Wisander Family History

Wisander 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: Wander, Winder, Sander, Wisener, Welander, Wisner, Rosander

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Where is the Wisander family from?

You can see how Wisander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wisander families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Wisander families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wisander's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wisander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisander 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 30 census records available for the last name Wisander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisander 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wisander. 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 Wisander. For the veterans among your Wisander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wisander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wisander in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisander 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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