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Wiston Family History

Wiston Surname Meaning

see Whiston.

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


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Where is the Wiston family from?

You can see how Wiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Wiston families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wiston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiston 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 Wiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiston. 34% of Wiston men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Wiston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiston were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Wiston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiston 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Wiston. 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 287 military records available for the last name Wiston. For the veterans among your Wiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wiston in 1969 was 48, and 42 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiston 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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