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Wos Name Meaning

Polish (Woś): from a pet form of the personal name Wojciech (see Vojtech ).

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


Similar surnames: Bos, Kos, Mis, Kosa, Ros, Vose, Bow, Les, Ris, Los

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Where is the Wos family from?

You can see how Wos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wos families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wos families in 1911.
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What did your Wos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wos. 35% of Wos men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wos were Bartender and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Bartender
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wos 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Wos. 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 763 military records available for the last name Wos. For the veterans among your Wos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wos lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wos in 1961 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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