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Wiseham Family History

Wiseham 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: Wisham, Windham, Wickham, Witham, Wakeham, Winham, Wareham, Isham

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Where is the Wiseham family from?

You can see how Wiseham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiseham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiseham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiseham families living in New Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wiseham's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Wiseham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiseham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiseham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiseham. 100% of Wiseham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wiseham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Wiseham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiseham 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wiseham. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wiseham. For the veterans among your Wiseham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiseham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wiseham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wiseham in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiseham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiseham 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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