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Wisoff Family History

Wisoff 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: Wikoff, Rosoff, Wisor, Bishoff, Dimoff, Wycoff, Wykoff, Wolf, Shroff

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Where is the Wisoff family from?

You can see how Wisoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wisoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisoff 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 Wisoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Wisoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisoff 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wisoff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wisoff. For the veterans among your Wisoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wisoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wisoff in 1964 was 71, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisoff 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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