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Wishman Family History

Wishman 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: Dishman, Wisman, Wiseman, Tishman, Lishman, Ishman, Fishman, Wissman

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Where is the Wishman family from?

You can see how Wishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wishman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wishman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishman 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 Wishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wishman. 25% of Wishman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wishman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wishman were Plasterer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Plasterer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Wishman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishman 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Wishman. 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 281 military records available for the last name Wishman. For the veterans among your Wishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wishman in 1962 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishman 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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