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Wisor Family History

Wisor Surname Meaning

Polish: from dialect wisor a variant of wisior ‘pendant’ or from wiszor ‘stamp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisor family from?

You can see how Wisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wisor families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wisor's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisor families in 1840.
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What did your Wisor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisor. 42% of Wisor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wisor women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    18%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Clay Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisor 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wisor. 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 543 military records available for the last name Wisor. For the veterans among your Wisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wisor in 1944 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisor 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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