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Wishnow Family History

Wishnow Name 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, Wishner, Withrow, Wishon, Bishop, Lithgow, Wishart, Disbrow

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Where is the Wishnow family from?

You can see how Wishnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wishnow families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wishnow's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wishnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wishnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wishnow. 50% of Wishnow men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Wishnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishnow 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Wishnow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Wishnow. For the veterans among your Wishnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishnow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wishnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wishnow in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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