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Wisz Family History

Wisz Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of Wisław Wiktor or another personal name beginning with Wi-.Topographic name from wisz ‘thicket’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisz family from?

You can see how Wisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wisz families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisz's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wisz families in 1880.
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What did your Wisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisz. 59% of Wisz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wisz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisz were Miner and Tailoring.

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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
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Bill Distributer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Gluer
    34%
  • Tailoring
    34%

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Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Wisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisz 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Wisz. 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 250 military records available for the last name Wisz. For the veterans among your Wisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wisz in 1953 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisz 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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