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Wilsher Family History

Wilsher Name Meaning

see Wiltshire .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wisher, Wilcher, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Willner, Witcher, Pilcher

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Where is the Wilsher family from?

You can see how Wilsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilsher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Wilsher families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wilsher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilsher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wilsher. 25% of Wilsher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilsher women worked as a Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wilsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsher 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Wilsher. 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 896 military records available for the last name Wilsher. For the veterans among your Wilsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wilsher in 1959 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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