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Wilcosky Family History

Wilcosky 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: Wilcock, Wilensky, Willock, Wilcott, Klosky, Wilkowski, Wolsky

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Where is the Wilcosky family from?

You can see how Wilcosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcosky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wilcosky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilcosky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wilcosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilcosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilcosky. 100% of Wilcosky men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Wilcosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Wilcosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilcosky. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wilcosky. For the veterans among your Wilcosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcosky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilcosky in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcosky 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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