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Early Origins of the Wisseman family

The surname Wisseman was first found in Bavaria, where the family name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Wisseman family

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Wisseman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weisemantel, Weismann, Weisman, Weissmann, Weissman, Wesemann, Weseman, van Wesemael, Weissmantel, Weissemantel, Weismantel, Wiseman, Wisemann, Weissman and many more.

Early Notables of the Wisseman family

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United States Wisseman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wisseman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Herman Wisseman, aged 17, who landed in America from Bucarest, in 1902
  • Andrew Wisseman, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1906
  • Fritz Wisseman, aged 7, who immigrated to the United States, in 1906
  • Mrs. Andrew Wisseman, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1906
  • John Wisseman, aged 51, who settled in America, in 1911

Contemporary Notables of the name Wisseman (post 1700) +

  • Sarah Wisseman, American archeologist with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and novelist


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