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Wiskie Family History

Wiskie 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: Wilkie, Wise, Fiske, Diskin, Witkin, Riskin, Kaskie, Winkle, Miske

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Where is the Wiskie family from?

You can see how Wiskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wiskie families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiskie's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiskie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiskie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wiskie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Wiskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wiskie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wiskie. For the veterans among your Wiskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Wiskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wiskie in 1963 was 80, and 51 in 1995.

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