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Wisowski Family History

Wisowski 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: Witowski, Lisowski, Kijowski, Osowski, Wilkowski, Kosowski, Lipowski

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Where is the Wisowski family from?

You can see how Wisowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisowski family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wisowski's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Wisowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wisowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisowski 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wisowski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wisowski. For the veterans among your Wisowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisowski lifespan?

Average Wisowski life expectancy in 1979 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisowski 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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