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Wischendorf Family History

Wischendorf 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: Tischendorf, Teschendorf, Schoendorf, Westendorf, Diefendorf

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Where is the Wischendorf family from?

You can see how Wischendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wischendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wischendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wischendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Wischendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischendorf 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wischendorf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wischendorf. For the veterans among your Wischendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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