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Wilshere Family History

Wilshere Surname Meaning

see Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Wilshere family from?

You can see how Wilshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilshere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilshere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Wilshere families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilshere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilshere families in 1891.
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What did your Wilshere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilshere. 86% of Wilshere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Drapery Trade
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Clerk Insurance Office
    5%

What Wilshere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilshere 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Wilshere. 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 199 military records available for the last name Wilshere. For the veterans among your Wilshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilshere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wilshere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilshere in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilshere 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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