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Wischan Family History

Wischan 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: Fischman, Wisch, Wisman, Wischer, Wiseman, Eischen, Wishon, Wissman

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Where is the Wischan family from?

You can see how Wischan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wischan families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wischan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wischan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wischan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laboratory was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wischan. 100% of Wischan men worked as a Laboratory.

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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 1940

  • Laboratory
    100%

What Wischan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Wischan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wischan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wischan. For the veterans among your Wischan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wischan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wischan in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischan 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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