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Wiskur Family History

Wiskur 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: Wicker, Biskup, Wirkus, Winker, Wiker, Wisner, Winokur, Wismer

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Where is the Wiskur family from?

You can see how Wiskur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiskur families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskur's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiskur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiskur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiskur. 72% of Wiskur men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Wiskur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskur 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiskur. 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 Wiskur. For the veterans among your Wiskur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskur lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wiskur in 1956 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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