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Wishmire Family History

Wishmire 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: Wilshire, Rushmore, Wishart, Fesmire, Wilhite, Ashmore, Ingmire

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Where is the Wishmire family from?

You can see how Wishmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishmire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wishmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wishmire family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishmire's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wishmire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishmire 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 Wishmire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Wishmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishmire 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wishmire. 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 Wishmire. For the veterans among your Wishmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishmire lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wishmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wishmire in 1968 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishmire 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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