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Wishkin Family History

Wishkin 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: Mishkin, Fishkin, Diskin, Witkin, Riskin, Wilkin, Miskin, Wishon

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Where is the Wishkin family from?

You can see how Wishkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wishkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wishkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishkin 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 13 census records available for the last name Wishkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishkin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wishkin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wishkin. For the veterans among your Wishkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishkin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Wishkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wishkin in 1978 was 80, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishkin 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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