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Wiskon Family History

Wiskon 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: Wiskow, Wishon, Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Misko, Winston, Liston

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Where is the Wiskon family from?

You can see how Wiskon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiskon families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiskon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiskon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wiskon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiskon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wiskon. For the veterans among your Wiskon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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