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Whishaw Family History

Whishaw 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: Hoshaw, Warshaw, Whigham, Whitham, Hinshaw, Wisham, Hisaw, Whisman

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Where is the Whishaw family from?

You can see how Whishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whishaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Whishaw families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Whishaw's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Whishaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whishaw 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 Whishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whishaw. 50% of Whishaw 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
    50%
  • Private Means Home Dom Duties
    50%

What Whishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Whishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whishaw 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Whishaw. 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 54 military records available for the last name Whishaw. For the veterans among your Whishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whishaw lifespan?

Average Whishaw life expectancy in 2001 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whishaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whishaw 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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