This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wishmeier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wishmeier Family History

Wishmeier 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: Wischmeier, Wischmeyer, Richmeier, Wehmeier, Kirchmeier, Wisener

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wishmeier family from?

You can see how Wishmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wishmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wishmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wishmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wishmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wishmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wishmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishmeier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wishmeier

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Wishmeier. 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.

View all Wishmeier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Wishmeier. For the veterans among your Wishmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wishmeier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wishmeier family history

Discover More

What is the average Wishmeier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Wishmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wishmeier in 1971 was 71, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishmeier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wishmeier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial