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Wishy Family History

Wishy 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: Wish, Wisby, Wilby, Wise, Witty, With, Fish, Nishi, Koshy, Wiley

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Where is the Wishy family from?

You can see how Wishy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wishy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wishy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wishy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishy 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 132 census records available for the last name Wishy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wishy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wishy. For the veterans among your Wishy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wishy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wishy in 1972 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wishy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wishy 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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