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Wiskemann Family History

Wiskemann 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: Winkelmann, Wissmann, Wiemann, Wesemann, Wiseman, Wiesemann, Eisemann

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Where is the Wiskemann family from?

You can see how Wiskemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wiskemann families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wiskemann's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wiskemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskemann 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 Wiskemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiskemann. 100% of Wiskemann men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Wiskemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Wiskemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskemann 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wiskemann. 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 151 military records available for the last name Wiskemann. For the veterans among your Wiskemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiskemann in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskemann 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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