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Wiskosky Family History

Wiskosky 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, Wilensky, Wisinski, Wiskow

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Where is the Wiskosky family from?

You can see how Wiskosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiskosky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiskosky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wiskosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiskosky 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 Wiskosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Wiskosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wiskosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wiskosky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wiskosky. For the veterans among your Wiskosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskosky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Wiskosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiskosky in 1968 was 62, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiskosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiskosky 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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