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Wischer Family History

Wischer Surname Meaning

German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German wischen ‘to rush slink away’.

North German: variant of Wisch.

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


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Where is the Wischer family from?

You can see how Wischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wischer families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wischer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wischer families in 1891.
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What did your Wischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wischer. 23% of Wischer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wischer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wischer were Proprietor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischer 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Wischer. 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 Wischer. For the veterans among your Wischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wischer in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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