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Wissen Family History

Wissen 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: Nissen, Wiesen, Bissen, Wissel, Wisser, Wisse, Wien, Eisen, Wise

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Where is the Wissen family from?

You can see how Wissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wissen families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wissen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wissen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissen 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 Wissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wissen. 26% of Wissen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wissen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wissen were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissen 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Wissen. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Wissen. For the veterans among your Wissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wissen in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wissen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissen 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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