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Wisco Family History

Wisco Surname 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: Visco, Wisch, Cisco, Sisco, Wasco, Fisco, Wick, Winch, Vasco, Pico

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Where is the Wisco family from?

You can see how Wisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wisco family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisco's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wisco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisco. 100% of Wisco women worked as a Cashier.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Wisco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisco 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wisco. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wisco. For the veterans among your Wisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisco lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wisco in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisco ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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