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Wissmach Family History

Wissmach 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: Wissmann, Wissman, Issac, Rissman, Weisbach, Weissmann, Wisch

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Where is the Wissmach family from?

You can see how Wissmach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissmach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wissmach families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wissmach's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wissmach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wissmach 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 66 census records available for the last name Wissmach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissmach 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wissmach. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wissmach. For the veterans among your Wissmach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissmach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Wissmach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wissmach in 1960 was 54, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wissmach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissmach 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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