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Wishengrad Family History

Wishengrad 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: Winograd, Shangraw, Wisener, Wielenga, Wierenga, Wishard, Wishner

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Where is the Wishengrad family from?

You can see how Wishengrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishengrad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishengrad family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishengrad's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wishengrad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishengrad 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 Wishengrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishengrad. 100% of Wishengrad women worked as an Office Worker.

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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 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Wishengrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishengrad 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Wishengrad. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wishengrad. For the veterans among your Wishengrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishengrad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wishengrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wishengrad in 1963 was 50, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishengrad 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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