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Wizard Family History

Wizard Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Wishart or else Vizard. No evidence has been found for a surname derived from Middle English wisard ‘wise man’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wizard family from?

You can see how Wizard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wizard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wizard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wizard families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wizard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wizard families in 1891.
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What did your Wizard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wizard. 100% of Wizard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Wizard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wizard 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wizard. 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 404 military records available for the last name Wizard. For the veterans among your Wizard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wizard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Wizard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wizard in 1976 was 86, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wizard 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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