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Wiski Family History

Wiski 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: Winski, Wick, Koski, Misko, Wilk, Wise, Risi, Siska, Laski, Wolski

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Where is the Wiski family from?

You can see how Wiski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wiski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wiski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wiski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wiski. For the veterans among your Wiski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wiski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiski in 1967 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiski 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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