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Wistos Family History

Wistos 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: Wilton, Whiston, Winton, Winston, Liston, Sisto, Bustos, Wist, Weston

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Where is the Wistos family from?

You can see how Wistos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wistos family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wistos's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Wistos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wistos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistos 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wistos. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wistos. For the veterans among your Wistos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wistos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wistos in 1978 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistos 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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