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Wisloski Family History

Wisloski 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: Wisnoski, Wisinski, Weslowski, Wesoloski, Masloski, Kosloski

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Where is the Wisloski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisloski. 67% of Wisloski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Wisloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisloski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wisloski. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wisloski. For the veterans among your Wisloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisloski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wisloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wisloski in 1964 was 48, and 85 in 2001.

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