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Wospil Family History

Wospil 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: Goupil, Wasil, Wassil, Basil, Postel, Joslin, Koski, Koppel, Kopel

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Where is the Wospil family from?

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What did your Wospil ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Caster
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wospil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wospil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wospil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wospil. For the veterans among your Wospil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wospil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Wospil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wospil in 1974 was 59, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wospil 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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