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Wishen Family History

Wishen 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: Wishon, Wisher, Fisher, Shen, Risher, Wien, Washer, Eisen, Fishel

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Where is the Wishen family from?

You can see how Wishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wishen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wishen families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wishen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Wishen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishen 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 Wishen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Die Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishen. 100% of Wishen men worked as a Die Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Die Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Wishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wishen. 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 Wishen. For the veterans among your Wishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wishen in 1973 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishen 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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