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Wiske Family History

Wiske 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: Wise, Fiske, Miske, Iske, Piske, Wilke, Liske, Riske, Wike, Winke

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Where is the Wiske family from?

You can see how Wiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiske family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiske 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 Wiske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiske. 100% of Wiske men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wiske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Wiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiske 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Wiske. 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 Wiske. For the veterans among your Wiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiske in 1965 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiske 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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