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Wisseri Family History

Wisseri 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, Iseri, Risser

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Where is the Wisseri family from?

You can see how Wisseri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisseri family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wisseri families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisseri's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wisseri families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Wisseri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisseri 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 Wisseri. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisseri. For the veterans among your Wisseri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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