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Wiskirchen Family History

Wiskirchen 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: Kirchen, Kinchen, Kitchen, Kircher, Wischer, Miskimen, Eischen

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Where is the Wiskirchen family from?

You can see how Wiskirchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskirchen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskirchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wiskirchen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskirchen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wiskirchen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskirchen 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 Wiskirchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiskirchen. 20% of Wiskirchen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Wiskirchen women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Gardner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wiskirchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Wiskirchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskirchen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wiskirchen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wiskirchen. For the veterans among your Wiskirchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskirchen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wiskirchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wiskirchen in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskirchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskirchen 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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