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Wiselka Family History

Wiselka 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: Veselka, Wisell, Wisely, Wiseley, Wilk, Belka, Wise, Kivela, Sella

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Where is the Wiselka family from?

You can see how Wiselka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiselka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiselka families living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiselka's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Wiselka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiselka 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 Wiselka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiselka. 100% of Wiselka men worked as a Loader.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loader
    100%

What Wiselka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wiselka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiselka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wiselka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wiselka. For the veterans among your Wiselka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiselka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Wiselka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wiselka in 1971 was 86, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiselka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiselka 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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