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Wissmiller Family History

Wissmiller 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: Rissmiller, Weismiller, Rossmiller, Winemiller, Windmiller, Rismiller

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Where is the Wissmiller family from?

You can see how Wissmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wissmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wissmiller families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wissmiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wissmiller families in 1880.
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What did your Wissmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wissmiller. 59% of Wissmiller men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • General Labor
    12%

What Wissmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Wissmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissmiller 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wissmiller. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wissmiller. For the veterans among your Wissmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissmiller lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wissmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wissmiller in 1961 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissmiller 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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