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Wisgo Family History

Wisgo Name 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: Wingo, Diego, Wing, Virgo, Misko, Winge, Wise, Wigg, Riso, Rigo

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Where is the Wisgo family from?

You can see how Wisgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wisgo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wisgo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wisgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisgo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wisgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisgo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wisgo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Wisgo. For the veterans among your Wisgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisgo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Wisgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wisgo in 1969 was 74, and 78 in 1995.

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