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Wisnoff Family History

Wisnoff 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: Bishoff, Wikoff, Danoff, Bischoff, Rosoff, Stoff, Kristoff, Wemhoff

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Where is the Wisnoff family from?

You can see how Wisnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisnoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisnoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisnoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnoff 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 Wisnoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisnoff. 100% of Wisnoff women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wisnoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wisnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wisnoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wisnoff. For the veterans among your Wisnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Wisnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wisnoff in 1973 was 45, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnoff 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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