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Wisocki Family History

Wisocki 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: Wysocki, Ligocki, Wisnoski, Witucki, Wick, Socks, Willock, Sinicki

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Where is the Wisocki family from?

You can see how Wisocki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisocki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Wisocki families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wisocki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisocki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisocki 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 Wisocki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisocki. 47% of Wisocki men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wisocki women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisocki were Chauffeur and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Miner
    14%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Wisocki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Wisocki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisocki 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Wisocki. 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 150 military records available for the last name Wisocki. For the veterans among your Wisocki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisocki lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wisocki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wisocki in 1949 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisocki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisocki 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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