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Wosik Family History

Wosik 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: Wasik, Kosik, Work, Konik, Bobik, Sik, Bosak, Rosi, Kosak, Wolin

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Where is the Wosik family from?

You can see how Wosik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wosik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wosik's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wosik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosik 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 Wosik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wosik. 100% of Wosik women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Wosik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wosik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosik 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Wosik. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wosik. For the veterans among your Wosik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wosik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wosik in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wosik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosik 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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