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Wischnowsky Family History

Wischnowsky Surname 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: Wisniowski, Wieckowski, Cichowski, Piechowski, Wachowski, Wisnoski

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Where is the Wischnowsky family from?

You can see how Wischnowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischnowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischnowsky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wischnowsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischnowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wischnowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischnowsky 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 Wischnowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wischnowsky. 100% of Wischnowsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wischnowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Wischnowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischnowsky 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Wischnowsky. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wischnowsky. For the veterans among your Wischnowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischnowsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Wischnowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wischnowsky in 1969 was 62, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischnowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischnowsky 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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