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Wissig Family History

Wissig 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: Wissing, Reissig, Wittig, Bisig, Hassig, Wiss, Essig, Willig, Widrig

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Where is the Wissig family from?

You can see how Wissig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wissig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wissig families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wissig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wissig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissig 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 Wissig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Marker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wissig. 100% of Wissig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wissig women worked as a Marker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Marker
    100%

What Wissig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Wissig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissig 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Wissig. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wissig. For the veterans among your Wissig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Wissig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wissig in 1946 was 39, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wissig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissig 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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