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Wosk Family History

Wosk 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: Work, Wowk, Wolk, Wos, Ross, Sok, Kos, Wolf, Hook, Moss

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Where is the Wosk family from?

You can see how Wosk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wosk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wosk families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wosk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wosk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosk 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 Wosk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wosk. 100% of Wosk 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
    100%

What Wosk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Wosk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosk 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Wosk. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wosk. For the veterans among your Wosk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wosk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wosk in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wosk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosk 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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