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Early Origins of the Wisecup family

The surname Wisecup was first found in East Prussia, where the name Wisecup came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Wisecup family

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Wisecup Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wisecup, Wiesecup, Wiesercup, Wiesemann, Wiesener, Weisecup, Wiese, Wisecoff and many more.

Early Notables of the Wisecup family

Notables bearing the name Wisecup of this period include

  • the Wisecup family of Prussia

Migration of the Wisecup family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States, and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..


Contemporary Notables of the name Wisecup (post 1700) +

  • James P. "Phil" Wisecup (b. 1955), retired Vice Admiral, former President of the Naval War College and Naval Inspector General of the United States Navy


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