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Wissling Family History

Wissling 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: Wessling, Wissing, Kissling, Kiesling, Willing, Westling, Wirsing

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Where is the Wissling family from?

You can see how Wissling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wissling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wissling families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wissling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wissling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissling 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 107 census records available for the last name Wissling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissling 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wissling. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wissling. For the veterans among your Wissling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Wissling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wissling in 1967 was 88, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissling 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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