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Wiza Family History

Wiza Name Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Giza, Witt, Wilm, Wien, Wilt, Buza, Wilz, Vida, Fina, Ida

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Where is the Wiza family from?

You can see how Wiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiza family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiza's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wiza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiza. 48% of Wiza men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wiza women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiza were Press Operator and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Press Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiza 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Wiza. 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 261 military records available for the last name Wiza. For the veterans among your Wiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiza in 1957 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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