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Wielgosz Family History

Wielgosz 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: Wielgus, Wilkosz, Wilgus, Wilusz, Wilton, Diego, Welz, Welcome, Milos

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Where is the Wielgosz family from?

You can see how Wielgosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielgosz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wielgosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wielgosz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wielgosz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wielgosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielgosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wielgosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wielgosz. 44% of Wielgosz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wielgosz women 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
    44%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Grinder
    13%
  • Polisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Wielgosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielgosz 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Wielgosz. 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 194 military records available for the last name Wielgosz. For the veterans among your Wielgosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielgosz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wielgosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wielgosz in 1956 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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