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Wishba Family History

Wishba 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: Wish, Wisby, Wahba, Wishon, Wisher, Wisham, Washa, Mishra, Fisher

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Where is the Wishba family from?

You can see how Wishba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wishba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishba 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 8 census records available for the last name Wishba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishba 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 Wishba. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wishba. For the veterans among your Wishba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishba lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Wishba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wishba in 1977 was 61, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishba 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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