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Wiskow Family History

Wiskow Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Weskow in Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiskow family from?

You can see how Wiskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiskow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wiskow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wiskow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiskow families in 1880.
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What did your Wiskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiskow. 55% of Wiskow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wiskow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiskow were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Cheese Maker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Wiskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Wiskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiskow 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Wiskow. 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 132 military records available for the last name Wiskow. For the veterans among your Wiskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiskow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wiskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiskow in 1959 was 60, and 100 in 2004.

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