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Wismar Family History

Wismar 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: Wisman, Wismer, Widmar, Wimmer, Wishart, Widmer, Lisman, Widman

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Where is the Wismar family from?

You can see how Wismar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wismar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wismar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wismar families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wismar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wismar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wismar 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 Wismar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wismar. 28% of Wismar men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wismar women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wismar were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Pattern Maker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wismar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wismar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wismar 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Wismar. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wismar. For the veterans among your Wismar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wismar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wismar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wismar in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wismar 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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