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Wizner Family History

Wizner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weisner.

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


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Where is the Wizner family from?

You can see how Wizner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wizner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wizner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wizner families living in Maryland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wizner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wizner families in 1880.
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What did your Wizner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wizner. 27% of Wizner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wizner women worked as a Stitcher.

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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
    27%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Wizner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Wizner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wizner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Wizner. 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 315 military records available for the last name Wizner. For the veterans among your Wizner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wizner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wizner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wizner in 1953 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wizner 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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