Wisher Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wisher Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wisher family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 7
Silk Winder 2
Flax Dresser 2
Female Servant 2
Independent 2
Pauper 2
Apprentice Frame Work Knitter 2
Silk Piecer 1
Cotton Winder 1
Fishmonger 1
Packer 1
Grocer 1
Servant 1
Silk Weaver 1
Cheerer 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Labourer 1
Fisherman 1
Coach Maker 1
Mason 1
Joiner 1

Wisher Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Washer 83% 2,768
2 Wisher 100% 1,046

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The surname Wisher is the 2nd most popular variant of Washer.

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