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Wilshman Family History

Wilshman 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: Wildman, Tilghman, Hilsman, Dishman, Willman, Wisman, Wiseman

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Where is the Wilshman family from?

You can see how Wilshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilshman family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Wilshman families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Wilshman family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilshman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wilshman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wilshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilshman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wilshman. 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 Wilshman. For the veterans among your Wilshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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