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Wisdo Family History

Wisdo 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: Wisdom, Wild, Misko, Wind, Wise, Riso, Lisko, Kido, Wilde, Sisto

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Where is the Wisdo family from?

You can see how Wisdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisdo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wisdo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wisdo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisdo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisdo 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 Wisdo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wisdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisdo 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 Wisdo. 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 83 military records available for the last name Wisdo. For the veterans among your Wisdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisdo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wisdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wisdo in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisdo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisdo 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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