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Wilshire Family History

Wilshire Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Wilshire family from?

You can see how Wilshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Wilshire families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wilshire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilshire families in 1891.
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What did your Wilshire 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 Wilshire. 28% of Wilshire men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Wilshire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilshire were Barrister At Law and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    28%
  • Boot Manufacturer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Barrister At Law
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Wilshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wilshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilshire 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilshire. 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 Wilshire. For the veterans among your Wilshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilshire lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wilshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wilshire in 1960 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilshire 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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