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Wosko Family History

Wosko 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: Bosko, Kosko, Wasko, Mosko, Rosko, Nosko, Koski, Misko, Mosco, Mosso

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Where is the Wosko family from?

You can see how Wosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wosko families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wosko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wosko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosko 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 Wosko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Wosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosko 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wosko. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wosko. For the veterans among your Wosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wosko in 1968 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wosko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosko 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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