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Wissner Family History

Wissner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wisner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wissner family from?

You can see how Wissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wissner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Wissner families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Wissner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wissner families in 1911.
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What did your Wissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wissner. 35% of Wissner men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wissner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wissner were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Wissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wissner 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Wissner. 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 611 military records available for the last name Wissner. For the veterans among your Wissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wissner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wissner in 1962 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wissner 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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