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Wischt Family History

Wischt 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, Wicht, Winch, Licht, Wiech, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Picht, Misch

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Where is the Wischt family from?

You can see how Wischt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wischt family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wischt's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Wischt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischt 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 46 census records available for the last name Wischt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wischt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wischt. For the veterans among your Wischt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wischt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wischt in 1963 was 56, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischt 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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