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Wiswall Family History

Wiswall Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Wiswell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiswall family from?

You can see how Wiswall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiswall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiswall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Wiswall families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wiswall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wiswall families in 1891.
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What did your Wiswall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiswall. 85% of Wiswall 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Home Duties (unpaid)
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiswall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiswall 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Wiswall. 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 621 military records available for the last name Wiswall. For the veterans among your Wiswall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiswall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiswall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiswall in 1962 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiswall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiswall 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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