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Wiscamb Family History

Wiscamb 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: Liscomb, Wiscombe, Wisham, Witham, Whitcomb, Islam, Wishart, Winham

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Where is the Wiscamb family from?

You can see how Wiscamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiscamb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiscamb family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiscamb's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Wiscamb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiscamb 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 47 census records available for the last name Wiscamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiscamb 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 Wiscamb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wiscamb. For the veterans among your Wiscamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiscamb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wiscamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiscamb in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiscamb 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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