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Wiskoski Family History

Wiskoski 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: Wisnoski, Wilkowski, Winkowski, Witkowski, Wisinski, Wisneski

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Where is the Wiskoski family from?

You can see how Wiskoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskoski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskoski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiskoski families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiskoski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wiskoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskoski 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 Wiskoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wrigh Boy Minder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiskoski. 100% of Wiskoski women worked as a Wrigh Boy Minder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrigh Boy Minder
    100%

What Wiskoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Wiskoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskoski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiskoski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wiskoski. For the veterans among your Wiskoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskoski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wiskoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiskoski in 1968 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskoski 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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