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Wysko Family History

Wysko 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: Wasko, Misko, Bosko, Vasko, Lisko, Kosko, Lasko, Lesko, Witko, Pasko

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Where is the Wysko family from?

You can see how Wysko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wysko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wysko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Wysko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wysko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wysko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wysko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wysko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wysko. 100% of Wysko 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wysko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wysko 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wysko. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wysko. For the veterans among your Wysko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wysko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wysko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wysko in 1965 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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