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Wosak Family History

Wosak 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: Bosak, Kosak, Wolak, Woyak, Kozak, Rusak, Rosa, Posa, Kosar, Oak

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Where is the Wosak family from?

You can see how Wosak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wosak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wosak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wosak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wosak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosak 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 49 census records available for the last name Wosak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wosak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wosak. For the veterans among your Wosak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1992, in the United States, Wosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wosak in 1956 was 57, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosak 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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