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Wilgosz Family History

Wilgosz 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: Wilkosz, Wilgus, Wilusz, Wilton, Milos, Wiles, Willock, Wilcott

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Where is the Wilgosz family from?

You can see how Wilgosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgosz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilgosz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilgosz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilgosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgosz 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 Wilgosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilgosz. 100% of Wilgosz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wilgosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wilgosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgosz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wilgosz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wilgosz. For the veterans among your Wilgosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgosz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wilgosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilgosz in 1969 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilgosz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgosz 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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