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Wissin Family History

Wissin 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, Wissink, Wiggin, Nissen, Bassin, Bisson, Wiesen, Tessin

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Where is the Wissin family from?

You can see how Wissin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wissin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wissin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wissin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissin 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 79 census records available for the last name Wissin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wissin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wissin. For the veterans among your Wissin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissin lifespan?

Average Wissin life expectancy in 1988 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissin 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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