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Wisker Family History

Wisker Surname Meaning

see Wishart.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wisker family from?

You can see how Wisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Wisker families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wisker's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wisker families in 1891.
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What did your Wisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wisker. 100% of Wisker men worked as a Retired and 96% of Wisker 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Laundry Ironer
    5%

What Wisker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisker 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Wisker. 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 387 military records available for the last name Wisker. For the veterans among your Wisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wisker in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisker 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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