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Wissehr Family History

Wissehr 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: Wisser, Weisser, Wasser, Wisner, Wissler, Wismer, Risser, Wiser

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Where is the Wissehr family from?

You can see how Wissehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wissehr families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wissehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissehr 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 68 census records available for the last name Wissehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissehr 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wissehr. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wissehr. For the veterans among your Wissehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissehr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wissehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wissehr in 1970 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissehr 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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