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Wiskow Name Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Weskow in Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Waskow, Wussow, Winslow, Rakow, Trisko, Gielow, Wissel, Koslow, Tiso

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Where is the Wiskow family from?

You can see how Wiskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wiskow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wiskow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wiskow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiskow. 100% of Wiskow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Wiskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskow 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Wiskow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Wiskow. For the veterans among your Wiskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiskow in 1959 was 60, and 100 in 2004.

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