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Wilkosz Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of Wilk .

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


Similar surnames: Wilusz, Wolkow, Wirkus, Milko, Wilk, Milos, Mikos, Wilkowski, Wilks

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Where is the Wilkosz family from?

You can see how Wilkosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkosz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wilkosz families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wilkosz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilkosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilkosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilkosz. 38% of Wilkosz men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Loader
    38%
  • Molder
    25%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Wilkosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkosz 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Wilkosz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Wilkosz. For the veterans among your Wilkosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkosz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilkosz in 1960 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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