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Wischhusen Family History

Wischhusen 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: Wilshusen, Wischer, Wischmeyer, Eischen, Michelsen, Seehusen

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Where is the Wischhusen family from?

You can see how Wischhusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischhusen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischhusen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Wischhusen families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wischhusen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wischhusen families in 1891.
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What did your Wischhusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wischhusen. 100% of Wischhusen men worked as a Painter and 100% of Wischhusen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wischhusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wischhusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischhusen 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Wischhusen. 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 428 military records available for the last name Wischhusen. For the veterans among your Wischhusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischhusen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wischhusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wischhusen in 1955 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischhusen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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