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Wistaff Family History

Wistaff 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: Staff, Wagstaff, Mustafa, Stiff, Wishart, Westall, Stauff, Pinkstaff

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Where is the Wistaff family from?

You can see how Wistaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistaff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Wistaff families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wistaff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wistaff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wistaff 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Wistaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistaff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wistaff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wistaff. For the veterans among your Wistaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wistaff

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