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Wiskind Family History

Wiskind 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: Ziskind, Siskind, Diskin, Witkin, Hipskind, Riskin, Rifkind, Wilkin

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Where is the Wiskind family from?

You can see how Wiskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiskind families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiskind's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiskind. 100% of Wiskind men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wiskind women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wiskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wiskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskind 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wiskind. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wiskind. For the veterans among your Wiskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskind lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wiskind in 1969 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskind 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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