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Wiessner Name Meaning

German: variant of Wiesner .

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


Similar surnames: Wissner, Weesner, Wissler, Wishner, Flessner, Wesner, Gessner

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Where is the Wiessner family from?

You can see how Wiessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiessner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wiessner families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiessner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiessner families in 1880.
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What did your Wiessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiessner. 34% of Wiessner men worked as a Bartender and 43% of Wiessner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiessner were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Bartender
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiessner 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Wiessner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiessner. For the veterans among your Wiessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiessner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wiessner in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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