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Woski Family History

Woski 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: Koski, Wolski, Oki, Joki, Work, Bosko, Laski, Aoki, Osaki, Hoskin

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Where is the Woski family from?

You can see how Woski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Woski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woski. 100% of Woski men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Woski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Woski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Woski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Woski. For the veterans among your Woski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Woski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woski in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woski 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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