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Wisewell Family History

Wisewell 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: Wiswell, Sewell, Wisell, Biswell, Wiswall, Wiewel, Isbell, Oswell

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Where is the Wisewell family from?

You can see how Wisewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wisewell families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wisewell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wisewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wisewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wisewell. 100% of Wisewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wisewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Wisewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisewell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wisewell. 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 370 military records available for the last name Wisewell. For the veterans among your Wisewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisewell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Wisewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wisewell in 1967 was 93, and 82 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisewell 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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