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Wiskerchen Family History

Wiskerchen 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: Kirchen, Kerschen, Wischer, Mckercher, Eischen, Westergren, Wiechec

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Where is the Wiskerchen family from?

You can see how Wiskerchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskerchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wiskerchen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wiskerchen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiskerchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskerchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiskerchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiskerchen. 47% of Wiskerchen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiskerchen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiskerchen were Farm Assistant and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Assistant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Wiskerchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskerchen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiskerchen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wiskerchen. For the veterans among your Wiskerchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskerchen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskerchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wiskerchen in 1965 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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