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Wilshaw Family History

Wilshaw Surname Meaning

see Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Wilshaw family from?

You can see how Wilshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 393 Wilshaw families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wilshaw's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wilshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Wilshaw 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 Wilshaw. 14% of Wilshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Wilshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilshaw were Centre Lathe Turner 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
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • General Labourer H W
    5%
  • Centre Lathe Turner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wilshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilshaw 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Wilshaw. 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 828 military records available for the last name Wilshaw. For the veterans among your Wilshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wilshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilshaw in 1963 was 60, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilshaw 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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