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Wishecoby Family History

Wishecoby 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: Shenoy, Shelby, Wisby, Wiscombe, Withey, Wisely, Witherow, Secoy

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Where is the Wishecoby family from?

You can see how Wishecoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishecoby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wishecoby families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wishecoby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wishecoby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishecoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Wishecoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishecoby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wishecoby. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wishecoby. For the veterans among your Wishecoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishecoby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Wishecoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wishecoby in 1977 was 37, and 46 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishecoby 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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