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Origins of the Wishaw surname

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About the Wishaws

We have a total number of 169 records for people with the last name Wishaw.

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Where do most Wishaws live?

In 1921, most Wishaws lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Wishaws

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 120 records for the Wishaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Wishaws most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wishaws.

What are the most common Wishaw first names?

  • Hugh
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Wishaw family members

Common jobs for Wishaws

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wishaws in 1921
Private Means

5

At Home

2

Flax Factory Worker

2

Silk Winder

2

Army Nursing Sister

1

Common Male occupations for Wishaws in 1921
Attorney

14

Fishmonger And Poulterer

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Assistant

1

Author

1

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