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Wisswell Family History

Wisswell 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: Wiswell, Bissell, Wassell, Wisell, Biswell, Wissel, Kissell, Wessell

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Where is the Wisswell family from?

You can see how Wisswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisswell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wisswell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisswell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wisswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisswell 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 249 census records available for the last name Wisswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisswell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wisswell. 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 81 military records available for the last name Wisswell. For the veterans among your Wisswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisswell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wisswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wisswell in 1964 was 77, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisswell 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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