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Wosz Family History

Wosz 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: Wisz, Wos, Wolz, Gosz, Ross, Kos, Wolf, Moss, Rose, Hose

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Where is the Wosz family from?

You can see how Wosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wosz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wosz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wosz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wosz. For the veterans among your Wosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosz lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Wosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wosz in 1984 was 77, and 65 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wosz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosz 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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