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Wishor Family History

Wishor 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: Wisor, Wishon, Wisher, Fisher, Bishop, Risher, Washer, Wishart, Shor

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Where is the Wishor family from?

You can see how Wishor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wishor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wishor family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishor's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wishor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wishor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wishor. 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 military records available for the last name Wishor. For the veterans among your Wishor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Wishor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wishor in 1976 was 81, and 96 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishor 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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