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Wisefield Family History

Wisefield 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: Winfield, Wakefield, Westfield, Whitefield, Winkfield, Wigfield

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Where is the Wisefield family from?

You can see how Wisefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisefield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisefield family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisefield's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisefield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisefield 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 43 census records available for the last name Wisefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisefield 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wisefield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wisefield. For the veterans among your Wisefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisefield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wisefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wisefield in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisefield 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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