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Wischek Family History

Wischek 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: Wischer, Witcher, Wascher, Wisch, Fischer, Discher, Lischer, Fischel

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Where is the Wischek family from?

You can see how Wischek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wischek families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wischek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischek 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 25 census records available for the last name Wischek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wischek. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wischek. For the veterans among your Wischek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischek lifespan?

Average Wischek life expectancy in 1988 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischek 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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