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Wishop Family History

Wishop 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: Bishop, Wishon, Winship, Wish, Mishoe, Wisor, Wisdom, Wiskow, Dishon

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Where is the Wishop family from?

You can see how Wishop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wishop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wishop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wishop families living in Alabama. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wishop's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Wishop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wishop 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 Wishop ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Wishop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wishop 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 Wishop. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wishop. For the veterans among your Wishop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wishop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wishop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wishop in 1970 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

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