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Wiskar Family History

Wiskar Surname Meaning

see Wishart.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wiskar family from?

You can see how Wiskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wiskar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Wiskar families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiskar's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wiskar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskar 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 Wiskar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiskar. 100% of Wiskar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wiskar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Wiskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wiskar. 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 Wiskar. For the veterans among your Wiskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskar lifespan?

Average Wiskar life expectancy in 1994 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskar 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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