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Wischmyer Family History

Wischmyer 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: Wischmeyer, Wischer, Wischmeier, Witcher, Tischler, Wascher, Fischer

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Where is the Wischmyer family from?

You can see how Wischmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wischmyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischmyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wischmyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wischmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischmyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wischmyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wischmyer. For the veterans among your Wischmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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