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Wisolek Family History

Wisolek 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: Wesolek, Wolek, Wissler, Wszolek, Ciolek, Wiseley, Wisler, Wisley

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Where is the Wisolek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisolek 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 Wisolek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Wisolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisolek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wisolek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wisolek. For the veterans among your Wisolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisolek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Wisolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wisolek in 1970 was 71, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisolek 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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