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Wisla Family History

Wisla 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: Disla, Villa, Wild, Will, Vila, Wilk, Issa, Wise, Islam, Fiala

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Where is the Wisla family from?

You can see how Wisla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wisla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wisla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wisla ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wisla ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wisla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisla 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wisla. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wisla. For the veterans among your Wisla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wisla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wisla in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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