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Wisdale Family History

Wisdale 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: Twisdale, Tisdale, Windle, Dinsdale, Dimsdale, Hinsdale, Wiswall

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Where is the Wisdale family from?

You can see how Wisdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wisdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wisdale families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wisdale's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wisdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wisdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisdale 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wisdale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wisdale. For the veterans among your Wisdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisdale 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisdale

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