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Wishon Family History

Wishon Surname Meaning

Most probably a variant of English Worsham.

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


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Where is the Wishon family from?

You can see how Wishon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wishon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Wishon families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wishon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wishon families in 1891.
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What did your Wishon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wishon. 29% of Wishon men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Wishon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wishon were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wishon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishon 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Wishon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wishon. For the veterans among your Wishon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wishon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wishon in 1950 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishon 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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