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Wisotzky Family History

Wisotzky 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: Wisowaty, Witzke, Timothy, Westby, Mistry, Sistek, Witek, Witty

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Where is the Wisotzky family from?

You can see how Wisotzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisotzky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisotzky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wisotzky families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisotzky's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wisotzky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisotzky 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 Wisotzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisotzky. 60% of Wisotzky men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Wisotzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Wisotzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisotzky 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Wisotzky. 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 163 military records available for the last name Wisotzky. For the veterans among your Wisotzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisotzky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wisotzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wisotzky in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisotzky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisotzky 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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