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Wisham Family History

Wisham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Worsham.

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


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Where is the Wisham family from?

You can see how Wisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wisham families living in Sussex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wisham's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wisham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisham 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 Wisham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wisham. 100% of Wisham men worked as a House Painter decorator and 100% of Wisham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wisham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisham 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Wisham. 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 711 military records available for the last name Wisham. For the veterans among your Wisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wisham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wisham in 1960 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisham 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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