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Wilshear Family History

Wilshear 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: Wisher, Wilcher, Fisher, Risher, Washer, Willner, Witcher, Winstead

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Where is the Wilshear family from?

You can see how Wilshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilshear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilshear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wilshear family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilshear's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wilshear families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Wilshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilshear 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wilshear. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wilshear. For the veterans among your Wilshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilshear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wilshear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilshear in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilshear 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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