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Wishem Family History

Wishem 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: Withem, Wisher, Wisham, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Witham, Fishel, Wise

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Where is the Wishem family from?

You can see how Wishem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Wishem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Wishem families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishem's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wishem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishem 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 70 census records available for the last name Wishem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishem 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 Wishem. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wishem. For the veterans among your Wishem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wishem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wishem in 1967 was 52, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishem 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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