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Wilishire Family History

Wilishire Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wiltshire, Wilshire, Wilhite, Aleshire, Wilhide, Willhite, Willsie

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Where is the Wilishire family from?

You can see how Wilishire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilishire family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilishire families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilishire's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wilishire families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wilishire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilishire 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wilishire. 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 military records available for the last name Wilishire. For the veterans among your Wilishire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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