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Wiskeman Family History

Wiskeman 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: Wiseman, Dikeman, Wideman, Wakeman, Wickman, Wireman, Wisman, Wileman

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Where is the Wiskeman family from?

You can see how Wiskeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wiskeman families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskeman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wiskeman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Wiskeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskeman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wiskeman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wiskeman. For the veterans among your Wiskeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskeman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiskeman in 1949 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskeman 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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