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Wisher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wischer . English (Nottinghamshire): of Norman origin a variant of Wishart .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wishner, Disher, Washer, Wiser, Bisher, Risher, Wisser, Riser

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Where is the Wisher family from?

You can see how Wisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Wisher families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wisher's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wisher. 34% of Wisher men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Wisher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisher were Farm Labourer and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Contractors Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wisher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wisher. For the veterans among your Wisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wisher in 1961 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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