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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.
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. .
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.