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Wilsher Family History

Wilsher Surname Meaning

see Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Wilsher family from?

You can see how Wilsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilsher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Wilsher families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wilsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilsher families in 1891.
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What did your Wilsher 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 Wilsher. 9% of Wilsher men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wilsher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilsher were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Wilsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wilsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsher 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Wilsher. 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 896 military records available for the last name Wilsher. For the veterans among your Wilsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wilsher in 1959 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsher 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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