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Wyskiel Family History

Wyskiel 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: Nykiel, Kiel, Winkel, Stiel, Ezekiel, Kisiel, Wilkie, Kaskie, Wikel

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Where is the Wyskiel family from?

You can see how Wyskiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyskiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wyskiel families living in New Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wyskiel's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Wyskiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyskiel 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 Wyskiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyskiel. 43% of Wyskiel men worked as a Weaver and 45% of Wyskiel women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyskiel were Baker and Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Weaver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Baker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%

What Wyskiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Wyskiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyskiel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Wyskiel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wyskiel. For the veterans among your Wyskiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyskiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wyskiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wyskiel in 1962 was 48, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyskiel 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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