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Wisnieski Family History

Wisnieski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wiśniewski (see Wisniewski) and also a very rare Polish variant (Wiśnieski) of this name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisnieski family from?

You can see how Wisnieski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnieski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisnieski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wisnieski family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisnieski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wisnieski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wisnieski 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 Wisnieski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wisnieski. 37% of Wisnieski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wisnieski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wisnieski were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Assembler
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Wisnieski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wisnieski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnieski 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Wisnieski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Wisnieski. For the veterans among your Wisnieski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnieski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnieski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wisnieski in 1950 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnieski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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