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Wasniewski Family History

Wasniewski Surname Meaning

Polish (Waśniewski): habitational name for someone from Waśniewo in Masovian Voivodeship or Waśniów in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Wasniewski family from?

You can see how Wasniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wasniewski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wasniewski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wasniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasniewski 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 Wasniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasniewski. 35% of Wasniewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wasniewski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasniewski were Baker and Operator.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Wasniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasniewski 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Wasniewski. 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 223 military records available for the last name Wasniewski. For the veterans among your Wasniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasniewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wasniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wasniewski in 1962 was 89, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasniewski 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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