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Wische Family History

Wische 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: Wisch, Wischer, Wesche, Mische, Rische, Winch, Witcher, Wise, Mischke

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Where is the Wische family from?

You can see how Wische families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wische family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wische families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wische family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wische's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wische families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wische 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 145 census records available for the last name Wische. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wische 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wische. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wische. For the veterans among your Wische ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wische lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Wische life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wische in 1976 was 79, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wische 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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