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Wisnoski Family History

Wisnoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wiśniowski (see Wisniowski).

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


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Where is the Wisnoski family from?

You can see how Wisnoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisnoski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wisnoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wisnoski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wisnoski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wisnoski families in 1880.
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What did your Wisnoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisnoski. 32% of Wisnoski 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Soldier
    14%

What Wisnoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Wisnoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisnoski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wisnoski. 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 265 military records available for the last name Wisnoski. For the veterans among your Wisnoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisnoski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisnoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wisnoski in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisnoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisnoski 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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