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Wisosky Family History

Wisosky 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: Wisnoski, Lipovsky, Minsky, Klosky, Trosky, Wolsky, Siroky, Linsky

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Where is the Wisosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisosky 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 Wisosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisosky. 50% of Wisosky 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Wisosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wisosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisosky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wisosky. 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 Wisosky. For the veterans among your Wisosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisosky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wisosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wisosky in 1968 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisosky 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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