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Wiskham Family History

Wiskham 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: Wickham, Wisham, Windham, Witham, Kirkham, Winham, Bickham, Isham

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Where is the Wiskham family from?

You can see how Wiskham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiskham family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskham's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiskham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Wiskham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wiskham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wiskham. For the veterans among your Wiskham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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