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Wisseh Family History

Wisseh 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: Wissel, Wisser, Wisse, Wise, Weisser, Nissen, Wiesen, Wiesel, Wasser

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Where is the Wisseh family from?

You can see how Wisseh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisseh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wisseh families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisseh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wisseh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisseh 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 11 census records available for the last name Wisseh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisseh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wisseh. 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 military records available for the last name Wisseh. For the veterans among your Wisseh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisseh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisseh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisseh

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