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Wismeier Family History

Wismeier 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: Wisener, Wismer, Widmeyer, Widmaier, Niemeier, Wischmeier, Wehmeier

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Where is the Wismeier family from?

You can see how Wismeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wismeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wismeier families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wismeier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wismeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wismeier 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 29 census records available for the last name Wismeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wismeier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wismeier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wismeier. For the veterans among your Wismeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wismeier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Wismeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wismeier in 1979 was 43, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wismeier 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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