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Wisselink Family History

Wisselink 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: Wissink, Hesselink, Asselin, Wessling, Wassink, Nibbelink, Wissing

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Where is the Wisselink family from?

You can see how Wisselink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisselink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wisselink families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisselink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wisselink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisselink 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 59 census records available for the last name Wisselink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisselink 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wisselink. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wisselink. For the veterans among your Wisselink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisselink lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Wisselink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wisselink in 1994 was 81, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisselink 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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