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Wistar Family History

Wistar 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: Winter, Lister, Star, Bitar, Wishart, Witter, Cisar, Wirta, Wester

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Where is the Wistar family from?

You can see how Wistar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wistar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Wistar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wistar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wistar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wistar 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wistar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistar 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Wistar. 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 281 military records available for the last name Wistar. For the veterans among your Wistar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wistar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wistar in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistar 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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