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Wiskowski Family History

Wiskowski 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: Wilkowski, Winkowski, Witkowski, Laskowski, Mikowski, Witowski

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Where is the Wiskowski family from?

You can see how Wiskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiskowski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wiskowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiskowski families in 1920.
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What did your Wiskowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiskowski. 100% of Wiskowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Wiskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskowski 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wiskowski. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wiskowski. For the veterans among your Wiskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiskowski in 1963 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskowski 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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