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Whish Family History

Whish Surname Meaning

see Wish.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whish family from?

You can see how Whish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Whish families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Whish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whish 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 Whish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whish. 65% of Whish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Whish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whish 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 Whish. 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 724 military records available for the last name Whish. For the veterans among your Whish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Whish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whish in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whish 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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