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Wiskin Family History

Wiskin Surname Meaning

see Whiskin.

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


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Where is the Wiskin family from?

You can see how Wiskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Wiskin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiskin families in 1911.
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What did your Wiskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wiskin. 50% of Wiskin men worked as a Trapper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wiskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskin 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Wiskin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wiskin. For the veterans among your Wiskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wiskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiskin in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskin 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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