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Wishaar Family History

Wishaar 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: Weishaar, Wishart, Wishard, Wishner, Wisher, Wisham, Isaac, Fisher

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Where is the Wishaar family from?

You can see how Wishaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishaar family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wishaar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wishaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wishaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishaar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wishaar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wishaar. For the veterans among your Wishaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishaar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Wishaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wishaar in 1972 was 70, and 73 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishaar 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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