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Wishart Family History

Wishart Surname Meaning

Scottish (eastern and central Scotland): of Norman origin from the Anglo-Norman French form Wischard of the Old French personal name Guiscard.

This was formed in Normandy from the Old Norse elements vizkr ‘wise’ + hard ‘hardy brave bold’ (or possibly the Old French suffix -ard).

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


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Where is the Wishart family from?

You can see how Wishart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wishart families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 75 Wishart families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wishart's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wishart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishart 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 Wishart 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 Wishart. 16% of Wishart men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Wishart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wishart were Railway Clerk and School Teacher.

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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
    16%
  • Electrical Engineer
    11%
  • Boilermaker
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • School Teacher
    2%

What Wishart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Wishart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishart 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Wishart. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wishart. For the veterans among your Wishart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishart lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Wishart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wishart in 1940 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishart 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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