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Wisotsky Family History

Wisotsky 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: Lipovsky, Wolsky, Witowski, Lisowski, Wilensky, Wisowaty, Wisinski

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Where is the Wisotsky family from?

You can see how Wisotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisotsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wisotsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wisotsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisotsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisotsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisotsky 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 Wisotsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisotsky. 24% of Wisotsky men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Wisotsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisotsky were Proprietor and Finisher.

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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
    24%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Trimmer
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%

What Wisotsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisotsky 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Wisotsky. 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 221 military records available for the last name Wisotsky. For the veterans among your Wisotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisotsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wisotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wisotsky in 1957 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisotsky 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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