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Wisk Family History

Wisk 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: Wick, Wilk, Wise, Fisk, Wist, Lisk, Risk, Wisz, Wish, Wiss

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Where is the Wisk family from?

You can see how Wisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wisk families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wisk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisk 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 Wisk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisk. 30% of Wisk men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wisk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisk were Machinist and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisk 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Wisk. 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 182 military records available for the last name Wisk. For the veterans among your Wisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wisk in 1961 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisk 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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