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Wankosky Family History

Wankosky 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: Makosky, Janosky, Lansky, Winkowski, Sandusky, Makovsky, Pankowski

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Where is the Wankosky family from?

You can see how Wankosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wankosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wankosky family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wankosky's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wankosky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wankosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wankosky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wankosky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wankosky. For the veterans among your Wankosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wankosky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Wankosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wankosky in 1978 was 75, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wankosky 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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