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Wischman Family History

Wischman 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: Fischman, Wichman, Wiechman, Richman, Wickman, Dishman, Wiechmann

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Where is the Wischman family from?

You can see how Wischman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wischman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wischman families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischman's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wischman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wischman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wischman. 37% of Wischman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wischman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wischman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Wischman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Wischman. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wischman. For the veterans among your Wischman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wischman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wischman in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischman 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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