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Wisken Family History

Wisken Surname Meaning

see Whiskin.

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


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Where is the Wisken family from?

You can see how Wisken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Wisken families living in Norfolk. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wisken's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wisken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisken 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 Wisken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wisken. 94% of Wisken 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
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Wisken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisken 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wisken. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wisken. For the veterans among your Wisken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisken lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Wisken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wisken in 1979 was 79, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisken 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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