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Wiskman Family History

Wiskman 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: Wickman, Wisman, Wiseman, Wikman, Wissman, Dickman, Aikman, Hickman

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Where is the Wiskman family from?

You can see how Wiskman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiskman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wiskman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiskman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskman 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 73 census records available for the last name Wiskman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wiskman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wiskman. For the veterans among your Wiskman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Wiskman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiskman in 1978 was 82, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskman 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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